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Spanish city enacts burqa ban
The city of Laredo in Spain, with a population of 150,000 residents, has made the decision to ban full-face coverings in public places, including veils and niqabs, in an effort to promote "coexistence and respect for rules." The municipal council voted in favor of the amendment, which allows for exceptions in cases of exercising fundamental rights and places of worship. This measure is under the administration of a coalition between the Catalan Socialist Party, the far-right Vox Party, and the separatist Juntes Party. Offenders face fines as a penalty. This move comes amid an escalating European crackdown on wearing such garments, even though Spain does not have a national law prohibiting them. Previously, Spain had lifted a ban in 2013 that was subsequently declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
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