The government will deploy 1,700 officers in Madrid to ensure safety during the eclipse.

The Spanish government has announced the mobilization of 1,700 security personnel in Madrid to manage public safety during the solar eclipse scheduled for August 12. As part of these security measures, authorities are requesting that the Community of Madrid restrict pedestrian access to specific natural areas, including parks in the Sierra del Guadarrama and the Cuenca Alta del Manzanares.