Fires, broken windows and looting in Barcelona

A protest organized via social media in Barcelona led to violent clashes, vandalism, and looting, resulting in 100 arrests, including minors. The demonstration aimed to replicate recent unrest in France but was not officially sanctioned. As tensions escalated, protesters clashed with police, igniting urban equipment and vandalizing shops. The Catalan president condemned the violence, emphasizing that while protesting is a democratic right, aggression and destruction are unacceptable. The unrest continued into the night, with attempts to disrupt a peaceful housing protest nearby.