13 detained in Barcelona after clashes between protesters and police over housing issues

A conflict with security forces arose during a peaceful demonstration in Barcelona in support of affordable housing, leading to the detention of 13 citizens. This was reported by the publication El País.

Events at the rally site

After the official end of the gathering, law enforcement representatives demanded that those present disperse. However, a significant number of participants ignored these instructions and refused to leave the area where the action was taking place. Tensions rose sharply when a separate group of protesters began throwing glass bottles and other objects at the police.

In response to these actions, security forces took necessary measures to stop the riots and disperse those who remained on site. As a result, 13 people were detained. Available data contains no information on whether there were any injuries among protest participants or police officers.

Context of the housing issue in Spain

Similar protests aimed at resolving the problem of housing affordability have become a regular occurrence in Barcelona and other major cities in Spain in recent years. The main demands of participants in such actions include expanding the stock of affordable housing, setting limits on rent increases, and strengthening measures against short-term rentals.