Incident Details
On 23 October, unionized police officers have organized protests against the rising incidents of violence towards security officers. Demonstrators are expected to gather in Barcelona and at the Parliament of Catalonia at 18:30 local time and march to Placa de Sant Jaume. Officers have threatened to conduct work stoppages on the date indicated.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to anticipate disruptions in the area and avoid all protests. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
