Racism

National Police detained Serigne Mbaye, former Podemos deputy in Madrid's Assembly, along with six others in the Usera district Thursday afternoon, after a clash that injured five officers lightly. Podemos denounced the arrest as a 'racist raid,' while police sources attribute it to a vehicle theft attempt. The Unified Police Union rejected racism claims.

March 24, 2026 Reported by AI

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday a blacklist for sports entities convicted of racism. The measure punishes clubs for acts by fans, athletes or officials and heads to the Senate. Listed entities lose public contracts and tax benefits for two years.

PSSI Executive Committee member Arya Sinulingga expressed concern over the resurgence of racism against players in the Super League, including after the Persebaya vs Persib match on March 2, 2026. He also reminded Persijap and Persis supporters not to forget the Kanjuruhan Tragedy following clashes in Jepara on March 5, 2026. PSSI is considering maintaining the away fan ban next season due to ongoing anarchic behavior.

March 05, 2026 Reported by AI

Munich's mayor Dieter Reiter used the N-word during a city council session, drawing criticism. He apologized, attributing it to a quote from a cabaret piece. This occurs just before local elections where he seeks a third term.

Six years after the racially motivated attack in Hanau that killed nine people, demonstrators across Germany commemorated the tenth victim. The youth alliance „Remember Hanau“ called for events to fight racism and forgetting. For the first time this year, the city organized no official commemoration.

February 18, 2026 Reported by AI

Portugal's government has opened an investigation into alleged racist offenses against Vinicius Júnior during the Benfica vs Real Madrid Champions League match. The incident followed the Brazilian's goal, causing a roughly 10-minute game stoppage. Additionally, a Benfica designer received death threats over artwork seen as racist.