The parliamentary group Compromís-Sumar submitted a written question to the Congreso de los Diputados in the Ministerio del Interior on 25 August 2026. MP Alberto Ibáñez is seeking information about the activities, structure and possible criminal offences of the right-wing civilian patrols calling themselves “Ángeles de la noche” in Valencia and whether action has already been taken over their imitation of official uniforms. Ibáñez says the groups are intimidating migrants in particular; the Policía Nacional is monitoring their activities.
The background is a series of consistent reports in Spanish media that the “Ángeles de la noche” wear dark clothing and reflective vests, claim to be keeping watch over their neighbourhoods and operate in several districts, including beach areas such as La Malvarrosa. According to these reports, members have links to the far-right organisation España 2000, which published a statement of its own on 24 August 2026 about night-time “patrols against insecurity”. There is no evidence of any institutional links to state security forces.
In its question, Compromís-Sumar refers to crime statistics showing a 22 per cent fall in minor offences in some of the affected areas. The group stresses that this finding does not justify anyone taking the law into their own hands: the key question is whether this amounts to organised intimidation with a political agenda. Media reports have also raised open questions about whether the groups could be committing offences such as the unauthorised use of official-looking insignia, coercion or disturbing public order. No formal designation or ban has been issued so far; according to media investigations, the Policía Nacional is monitoring the scene in Valencia.
Politically, the initiative also addresses the division of responsibilities between the state Policía Nacional, the Policía Local and the Ayuntamiento de València. It asks what coordination and prevention measures are in place and whether fines or criminal investigations have already been initiated over the imitation of official uniform elements. Compromís-Sumar also wants to know how the Ministerio del Interior intends to tackle possible parallel structures that challenge the state’s monopoly on the use of force.
The government must answer the questions in writing within the deadline. No public announcements of specific measures have been made so far. Any further action will depend on the ministry’s answers and the ongoing reviews by the security authorities.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).