Spain: Farmers to stage protest march in Guadalajara April 19

Event

Farmers plan to march in Guadalajara on April 19 to demonstrate their concerns about the future of the local farming industry and Guadalajara's natural and cultural heritage. Participants will gather at the Pedro Escartin Stadium from 10:30 before marching along an unspecified route. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.

Additional police will likely deploy to monitor the event. The protest will likely cause transport disruptions in Guadalajara through the afternoon of April 19. Police may close roads and set up diversions in an attempt to mitigate the impact of the protest. While the event will probably remain largely peaceful, isolated clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the protest. Leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation; do not attempt to pass through any roadblocks. Check local traffic conditions for disruptions and allow extra time to reach destinations around Guadalajara April 19. Heed instructions from authorities.