La manifestación por la vivienda digna acaba con altercados en el centro de Barcelona
“Ni la violencia ni el vandalismo representan a las personas que se han manifestado pacíficamente”, ha afirmado Salvador Illa ante los saqueos y la quema de contenedores
On Wednesday afternoon, thousands of people gathered in Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia to protest for dignified housing and affordable living. The demonstration, which coincided with other calls for action during a general strike day, featured posters advocating for housing rights and reasonable costs. The crowd occupied a central section of the avenue, stretching from Diputación Street to the Diagonal.
The atmosphere during the march was one of assertiveness and celebration. Police estimated that 55,000 individuals participated in the protest by 6:45 PM, while the Trade Union of Rentiers claimed around 400,000 attendees. As the demonstration came to an end, a group of individuals broke into shops, looted businesses, and set fires in some storefronts.
Lego, a popular toy store, suffered significant damage with its façade destroyed. Rocks and containers were thrown into the street, leading to confrontations with police forces.
Barcelona's President, Salvador Illa, responded to the unrest via a social media post on X: "Neither violence nor vandalism represent the peaceful protesters who have been advocating for their cause throughout today's strike." Law enforcement apprehended 18 people in connection with the incidents.
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