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Honorable Mention BIFA 2021 Editorial / General News

Spanish Army Balmis Operation During Covid-19

  • Photographer
    Pablo Lasaosa
  • Agency / Studio
    Pablo Lasaosa Photo
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Editorial / General News

During the first months of the coronavirus crisis, Spain was totally confined. The Government launched Operation Balmis. Thousands of soldiers took to the streets carrying out security work, logistical support in critical infrastructures, disinfection of centers, health capacities or border surveillance. The regiment "America 66" from the Spanish Army in Pamplona was in charge of, together with the Civil Guard, guarding the eight border points of the Spanish region of Navarra with France.