The rare violence occurred as Spain marks the 50th anniversary of the general’s death and grapples with the divisive legacy of his iron-fisted 1939-1975 rule.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in a central square in Vitoria making fascist salutes and brandishing red and gold Spanish flags before hooded counter-protesters burst onto the scene, according to social media footage.
Basque police said they arrested 17 people suspected of public disorder after “radical groups” faced off, threw objects and burned waste containers.
Around 20 officers suffered “light bruises” and medical staff treated injured protesters at the scene, police added in a statement. – AFP
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