How are LGBTQ+ individuals being targeted by police in Madrid despite Spain's progressive laws on same-sex marriage?

In Madrid, men who identify as queer face harassment, humiliation, and discrimination from police, who are reportedly targeting them based on their sexual orientation. As journalist Christo Casos explains, individuals who 'look queer' risk being arrested in the street under what appears to be a drug crackdown pretext. This contradiction exists despite Spain being considered one of the world's gay capitals and the third country to legalize same-sex marriage in 2005. The situation highlights a stark disconnect between Spain's progressive legal framework and the discriminatory treatment LGBTQ+ people experience from law enforcement in the nation's capital.