Police are investigating the case, but have not made any arrests or arrests. The municipal council issued a statement condemning the alleged incident.
Protesters with whistles they took to its streets today Pamplona to express their anger after police said a woman had reported falling rape victim and eight others how they were accepted sexual assaults during it festival of San Ferminwhich is world famous for famous bull races.
According to Pamplona Mayor Enrique Maya, the woman reported being raped on Saturday. Police are investigating the case, but have not made any arrests or arrests. The municipal council issued a statement condemning the alleged incident.
In 2016, the gang-rape of an 18-year-old girl during the festival sparked an angry reaction from the residents of Pamplona and beyond, while bringing to the fore the need to tighten legislation on sexual violence. Five men were then convicted and sent to prison.
The gang-rape of the 18-year-old became known as the ‘Wolf Pack’ case after the name of a WhatsApp group where members circulated videos of the attack.
In June 2021 the Spanish government finally approved a bill defining any non-consensual sexual contact as rape, as part of a wider legislative overhaul that also toughened penalties for sexual harassment and provided for greater support for victims of sexual assault.
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