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Arrests after paint attacks: escalation in the dispute over an anti-tourism handbook

Arrests linked to anti-tourism actions prompt debate in Mallorca

Arrests in Mallorca linked to an anti-tourism handbook raise questions about protest, law, and public safety.

Published: July 15, 2026
Arrests after paint attacks: escalation in the dispute over an anti-tourism handbook

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What sparked the arrests in Mallorca connected to the anti-tourism handbook?

Two women were detained in Santa Maria del Camí and later taken to Palma on suspicion of participating in paint attacks against real estate agencies and distributing leaflets calling for actions against tourist facilities. Investigators say the suspects were linked to a briefly available online handbook against touristification that urged evading surveillance. The handbook was removed after a few days.

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