In Madrid, gay men say targeted police raids and humiliating strip searches are on the rise, defying Spain’s image as a leader in LGBTQ+ rights. Authorities claim it’s part of a drug crackdown, but activists insist deep-rooted homophobia is driving the arrests. What’s behind these allegations?
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And that’s the Take. This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Hanah Shokeir and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.
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