Young people looting in Barcelona were mobilized on TikTok

In Barcelona, 128 individuals, including 73 minors, were arrested for vandalism and looting during protests. The local police chief noted the unexpected violence from demonstrators, resulting in injuries to 15 officers. The unrest was mobilized through social media, particularly TikTok, with groups of youths vandalizing shops after gathering for an unannounced protest. The situation escalated to fires and thefts, prompting police intervention. Catalonia's president condemned the violence, emphasizing that while protests are a democratic right, aggression is unacceptable. Similar protests inspired by recent events in France were also planned in other Spanish cities but did not occur.