Graffiti with political slogans and other markings were found on the seventeenth‑century church, prompting renewed concern about repeated attacks on Santiago’s Christian heritage.
The historic church of Santa Susana in the Alameda park of Santiago de Compostela was found defaced with multiple graffiti, including political slogans and assorted markings, on its façade and side walls. The incident occurred in an area described as difficult to monitor at night, making the chapel particularly vulnerable to vandalism. According to the report, one of the inscriptions read “Resistenza Obreira” (Workers Resistence) and included a hammer and sickle, a symbol commonly associated with communist or Marxist movements, suggesting a political dimension to at least part of the vandalism.
Cleaning staff confirmed that the graffiti had been applied at different times, noting variations in ink wear. A worker involved in the removal process stated that such markings “always cost a lot to remove without damaging the chapel,” highlighting the cumulative impact on the already affected structure.