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The Comunidad de Madrid calls for the Sol camp to be cleared for security reasons
The regional government has asked the Delegación del Gobierno to remove the camp and provide details of the security measures in place in the square.
The Comunidad de Madrid has requested the removal of the camp at Puerta del Sol in a letter addressed to the Government delegate, Francisco Martín Aguirre. The letter, dated 10 October, raises possible risks to safety, evacuation in case of emergency, and the preservation of the area.
The councillor for Medio Ambiente, Agricultura e Interior points out that the square houses the regional Presidency headquarters and receives authorities, workers, and thousands of citizens every day. According to the regional government, obstacles around the buildings and the Metro station could hinder an evacuation.
The Comunidad is asking to know the assessment of the relevant services and the surveillance, prevention, and protection measures in place. It also maintains that the continued presence of the camp is damaging the heritage, a view included in the letter.
The regional government is calling on the Delegación, as the body responsible for coordinating state actions on public safety and order, to take the necessary steps to bring the camp to an end. The letter formalises this request, but does not constitute an eviction order.