12 October, nothing to celebrate

We condemn the celebrations of oppression, the killing and looting of the Kingdom of Spain on other peoples.

The anniversary commemorates the day that Christopher Columbus set foot in America 1492, which it meant the connection between the known world and the new world. What conservatives in history books it is named as the "discovery of America".

National Day of Spain found its main celebration in Madrid. With his army parade, the presence of President Pedro Sanchez and retrograde Bourbon monarchy. Right and fascist extreme right took the opportunity to show their finery. Citizens in Barcelona, PP and Vox again bring protesters from other areas to focus for the unity of Spain and oppressors values ​​of the Kingdom.

Respecting those who simply are manifested by feelings toward their land, It is regrettable that ignore the most brutal of which long was called "Race Day": claim of a true genocide and oppression values ​​of the Kingdom over other peoples.

That "discovery" was not such, the conquerors failed to reach a wasteland without inhabitants. Different civilizations that existed were invaded and pillaged, It was a genocide of millions of native peoples who inhabited lands unknown to the white man, It was a religious and cultural imposition blood and fire.

"…Day of race": claim of a true genocide and oppression values ​​of the Kingdom over other peoples.

Thus, every 12 October in the streets of the Spanish State's official celebration commemorating the slaughter and actions of repudiation of different platforms are opposed.

Since Together and left - Spanish State We welcome the mobilization of the Antifascist Platform and participate in the march organized by the Platform Nothing to Celebrate, We denounce the genocide and the continuity of European neocolonialism, following looting and bleeding the southern villages, by trade treaties, Business, borders and wars.
We also express our repudiation of the continued oppression of other peoples who are denied the right to self-determination, as is the case of Catalonia.

Barcelona demonstration was held from the Palacio de la Virreina to Columbus Monument. He attended various migrant groups, including the #MulheresContraBolsonaro, who took the floor to condemn the misogynistic, fascist candidate presidential elections in Brazil and felt the support of the hundreds that we mobilized us shouting # EleNão.

"... We denounce the genocide and continuity of European neocolonialism, following looting and bleeding the people of the south ... "

with songs, denouncing the unjust conditions that immigrants must pass on Spanish territory, the demonstration reached the monument to Columbus, where a symbolic trial was conducted.

Then, alongside fellow Marea Verde Barcelona, We read our manifesto, in a day and a place so emblematic "Because neither land, nor our bodies are territory of conquest ". And because the right to decide about our bodies, we will conquer the streets, supporting all women in the world that require deciding when and how to be mothers.

Gone 526 years, spend thousands of years and continue to say on the streets: "October 12 °, nothing to celebrate. "