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Attack on Picornell Bust in El Molinar: Cleaning Alone Is Not Enough

What the Code 88 Means in Hate Graffiti

The number 88 is a known extremist code and was among the symbols painted on the El Molinar memorial.

Published: April 21, 2026
Attack on Picornell Bust in El Molinar: Cleaning Alone Is Not Enough

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What does the number 88 mean in extremist graffiti in Mallorca?

In extremist contexts, 88 is widely recognised as a coded reference linked to right-wing symbolism. When it appears together with swastikas or other hate signs, it is usually understood as part of a deliberate extremist message.

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