Incident Details
On 6 May, nationwide protests will take place as planned by student groups. The main protest will take place in the Ministry of Universities in Madrid at 19:00 local time. The protests are to demand free public education and increased funding. Expect traffic disruptions around areas of protests.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan alternate travel routes in advance due to possible traffic disruptions. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.