27 Jan 2021 | 12:23 PM UTC
Spain: Residents to protest COVID-19-related restrictions in Palma de Mallorca Jan. 30
Residents of Palma de Mallorca, Spain, to protest COVID-19 restrictions, 1100 Jan. 30. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Residents of Palma de Mallorca, particularly those employed in the hospitality sector, plan to protest Jan. 30 against measures imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Participants will gather from 1100 in Parc de la Mar. Attendance will likely not exceed the low hundreds.
Police will likely deploy to monitor the protest and may move to disperse the participants, as demonstrations, protests, and other public events have largely been prohibited in Spain due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Context
The protest is being organized by the Balearic Resistance movement, which organized related gatherings on Jan. 12 and 22. Further protests are likely in the coming weeks.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution Jan. 30. Heed instructions from security forces. Plan for possible traffic disruptions around Parc de la Mar.
