Hooded groups have erected barricades and burned containers in the centre of Barcelona. Clashes with the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Guardia Urbana began around 9 PM.
On the night of November 11, the centre of Barcelona became a scene of confrontations between leftover protesters from the general strike and agents of the Mossos d'Esquadra and the Guardia Urbana. The first clashes began around 9 PM, when the protest had largely dispersed.
Hooded groups erected barricades with burning containers on streets such as Balmes, Pelai, and Aribau, as well as on avenues and squares like Gran Vía and plaza de Catalunya. From these positions, they threw objects and fireworks at the agents, who responded with charges.
The damage also extends to businesses. According to available information, several establishments were vandalised and looted, although a final count is not yet available. In the most severe cases, entire businesses were set on fire, such as several kiosks on the Rambla and the Lego store on paseo de Gràcia, where a Molotov cocktail was thrown.
The day had started very differently. The first major gathering took place between 5:30 PM and 7 PM and, according to attendees, had a peaceful atmosphere. Several associations and groups remained mobilised until 9 PM, when the march left plaza de Catalunya towards paseo de Isabel II passing through Via Laietana.
The charges and police cordons lasted for hours, after the demonstration was called off for the second time. Anyone needing to move through the centre tonight should expect road closures and traffic diversions, and check the information from the Mossos d'Esquadra before travelling.
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