What we know and the unknowns behind the clashes in Barcelona

On October 24, Barcelona experienced a wave of disturbances led by youth, many underage, targeting shops for looting. The police arrested 130 individuals, including 72 minors, as they vandalized public property and stole from at least 23 stores. The unrest was organized through social media, particularly TikTok and private Telegram groups, by an anonymous group called Blocus. Despite the closure of the original Telegram group, new ones have emerged, planning further actions. Experts suggest the events were not genuine protests for educational quality but rather aimed at theft. Authorities are investigating the organizers and have increased moderation efforts on social media platforms to prevent future incidents.