Montanelli statues vandalized again. Leftist and women's groups have called for the statue to be removed.
Italian political parties have resisted the calls given Montanelli's status as a legend. The last paint attack in June 2020, linked to the Black LivesMatter campaign, a 21-year-old Milanese student and anarchist was found guilty of defacing the cultural heritage. The attack was in response to a petition calling for the statues to be taken down. The petition was signed by more than 2,000 people.