The racist violence in Torre Pacheco, triggered by an attack on a pensioner, reflects growing tensions in Spain over immigration, fueled by the far-right.

Recently, Torre Pacheco was the scene of racist violence between far-right groups and immigrants after a pensioner was attacked. The town hall organized a demonstration against insecurity but it degenerated into clashes. The Vox party has stepped up anti-immigration rhetoric, blaming illegal immigration for rising crime, prompting criticism from the Socialist Party. This highlights the tensions over immigration in Spain, where the number of immigrants has risen significantly, and the political polarization on the issue.