The mayor of Barcelona does not set a date, but leaves open the possibility of evicting the camp for the right to housing set up in Plaza Catalunya before Christmas.
The mayor of Barcelona left open the possibility of evicting the camp for the right to housing set up in Plaza Catalunya before Christmas. He did so in an interview on RAC1 this Thursday, in which Jaume Collboni defended that one of the main squares in the city should regain its usual activity during the holidays.
Collboni did not announce any decision nor specify timelines. According to his words, the Barcelona City Council is considering intervening if the protest continues in the coming weeks.
Shortly before, the Deputy Mayor for Security, Albert Batlle, had indicated that the Urban Guard is prepared to act if an eviction is ultimately ordered.
The council also warns of a practical problem. The tents hinder the placement of the Christmas lights planned for the square, so the City Council is working on alternatives that allow installing the lighting without the occupation of the space preventing it.
The camp began on September 29 to denounce the difficulties of access to housing in Barcelona and demand measures against the rising cost of rents. Since then, the square has become a meeting point for this movement, with tents, assemblies, and mutual support spaces.
The organizers have expressed their intention to maintain the mobilization at least until November 29. Until the City Council announces a decision, the square will remain occupied, and residents and visitors should take this into account when moving around the city centre.
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