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Organizers Cut Short Another Spanish Vuelta Stage because of Pro-Palestinian Protests
The 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was shortened after hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked roads near the finish, marking the second stage disruption this race week.
- The 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta was cut short due to pro-Palestinian protesters blocking the road, resulting in Egan Bernal winning the stage with 8 kilometers to go.
- This is the second time during the race that a stage was cut short by these protests, which have affected the overall schedule.
- Jonas Vingegaard retained the overall lead as police couldn't fully disperse the protesters gathering near the finish line.
- More protests are anticipated for the final stage in Madrid on Sunday, as the situation continues to unfold.
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France24Vuelta hit by protests again, Bernal wins stage
Renewed protests against Israel's war in Gaza have had an impact on the 16th stage of the Vuelta. Nevertheless, there is a winner this time. A German driver drives strongly. For overall leader Jonas Vincegaard everything remains the same.
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