How is the discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in Madrid similar to historical drug law enforcement issues?

The discrimination against queer individuals in Madrid shares parallels with America's crack cocaine laws from the 1980s, where legal frameworks were used to disproportionately target specific communities. In Madrid, law enforcement appears to be using drug enforcement as a pretext to harass queer men, particularly targeting the LGBTQ+ community while claiming to combat drug use. This systematic discrimination occurs despite Spain's outward reputation for LGBTQ+ rights, creating a concerning disconnect between the country's progressive image and the actual treatment of queer individuals by authorities.