Spain Catalonia over 500,000 people demo the tourist attraction closed October 19th 8:00
In Catalonia in northeastern Spain, where the independence movement from Spain continues, protests continue for prosecution sentenced to the leaders of the independence movement. A large-scale demonstration that participated in the event has been held, and the impact has spread, such as the closure of tourist sites.
In the province of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, demonstrations protesting that the Supreme Court handed prison sentences to leaders of the independence movement on the 14th over a referendum on the referendum for independence asked for independence continued every day. The
On the 18th, independent residents gathered from various parts of Catalonia gathered in the capital city of Barcelona and held a demonstration for the release of leaders. According to the announcement of the police, more than 520,000 people It means that I participated.
Demonstrations are mostly calm, but in the center there are also clashes with police who have started to eliminate some people, such as blocking roads and igniting trash.
In addition, the Sagrada Familia church, a world-famous tourist attraction, was canceled due to a large number of protesters gathered, and in response to a general strike, many stores were closed and a part of the arrival and departure from Barcelona Airport. The impact is spreading, such as the cancellation of flights.
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said at the press conference on the 18th that he had a strict crackdown on violent behavior as “the responsibility for violence is unavoidable”.