A chaotic protest occurred in Milan on Saturday, where police used water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators near the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, as part of a movement organized by the Unsustainable Olympics Committee. The protesters voiced concerns over the environmental and social impacts of the upcoming 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and criticized the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Italy. Despite the clashes, a larger, peaceful demonstration with around 10,000 participants took place, featuring symbolic cutouts of trees. Authorities reported at least five arrests and issued a travel alert advising avoidance of the area.
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