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The constitution and other laws and policies protect religious freedom and, in practice, the government generally respected religious freedom. Some local governments, however, imposed restrictions that affected members of minority religious groups. For example, members of minority religious groups, including some Muslims and non-Catholic Christians, reported that restrictions and policies at the local level inhibited them from assembling to practice their beliefs. The law provides taxpayers the option of allocating a percentage of their income tax to the Catholic Church but not to other religious groups. There were reports of societal discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice. Muslims continued to experience some societal prejudice and challenges related to integration. Some expressions of anti-Semitism persisted, and the dissemination of neo-Nazi messages continued. The strong identification of the Catholic Church with the state made places of worship the target of violent acts for political purposes, as well as vandalism. Prominent government leaders took steps to promote religious pluralism. U.S. officials engaged with government and religious leaders to foster dialogue and promote religious tolerance and freedom. The U.S. embassy and consulate general in Barcelona organized events with leaders of minority religious groups, and hosted speakers to share U.S. perspectives on religious freedom.