Spain: Activists plan a protest in Vilafranca del Penedes, Dec. 11

Event

Protestors plan a demonstration in Vilafranca del Penedes, Dec. 11, in support of a jailed activist Adrian Sas. Attendees will gather at 12:00 in Placa de la Vila. The event is likely to attract anti-government sentiment and other protest movements. Similar events have attracted crowds of several hundred people, and a rally in 2020 ended in violence against police and damage to property.

Police will likely deploy in large numbers to monitor and facilitate the event. Security measures and associated road closures may prompt localized travel disruptions.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. Follow local travel and security advice. Allow extra time for travel in the affected area. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area immediately.