Sociedad Civil Española, with the support of nearly 150 associations, has called for a march on Sunday, July 26, in Marbella to demand the resignation of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez. The protest will traverse the Paseo Marítimo from Plaza del Faro to the Monument to Freedom.
The platform Sociedad Civil Española (S.C.E.), backed by around 150 associations from across Spain and 33 civic entities, has organised a March for Dignity in Marbella for next Sunday, July 26. The mobilization, which will begin at 20:00 in Plaza del Faro, will proceed along the Paseo Marítimo, ending at Avenida del Mar, in front of the Monument to Freedom.
The organisers, who describe themselves as non-partisan, aim with this protest to demand the resignation of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, and call for general elections. They believe that the political and institutional situation in Spain is "extraordinarily grave" and denounce a deterioration of public trust in institutions, as well as conflicts between the branches of government.
The initiative, as explained by the organisation, began in Cádiz last January, next to the monument to the Constitution of 1812, and has since been replicated in cities such as Seville, Alicante, Granada, Santander, and Madrid. Marbella will be the next stop in this campaign, which they assert will continue to take place in various locations across Spain until the next electoral call.
The organisers emphasise that the march is not partisan in nature, but rather a mobilization of civil society to defend the Constitution, democracy, the separation of powers, and the rule of law. "Democratic dignity does not belong to any party or ideology. It belongs to all citizens and demands clean institutions, independent powers, and rulers subject to the law," they state in a press release.
During the march, participants will carry Spanish flags and constitutional symbols, and any behaviour or message that could distort the democratic intent of the call will be avoided, according to the organisers. At the end of the march, in front of the Monument to Freedom, the Declaration of Cádiz will be read, a document that advocates for the Constitution as a fundamental framework for coexistence and calls for a profound regeneration of Spanish public life.
The Declaration of Cádiz, promoted by Sociedad Civil Española, advocates for greater transparency in administrations, absolute respect for judicial rulings, and the independence of judges, prosecutors, and courts. It also defends the unity of Spain, legal security, and equality for all Spaniards before the law.
The organisers make a special appeal to young people, families, and citizens of Marbella and the entire province of Málaga to join the mobilization. "We want Marbella to be an example of civic participation, serenity, and commitment to Spain. We invite all citizens to walk together for democracy, the Constitution, and the dignity of our institutions," they conclude.
The march takes place against a backdrop of increasing political tension at the national level, with judicial investigations affecting the circle of President Sánchez, including his wife and brother, as well as members of his government. The organisers believe that the seriousness of the situation requires the president to assume political responsibilities and call for elections.
To facilitate participation, the organisation has disseminated the details of the event: it will begin at 20:00 on Sunday, July 26, starting from Plaza del Faro in Marbella and arriving at Avenida del Mar, in front of the Monument to Freedom. A massive turnout of citizens from the region and other towns in the province is expected.
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