Spain: Activists to protest in Madrid and Valencia on Nov. 16

Activists plan to stage protests in Madrid and Valencia on Nov. 16. The demonstrations will have different focuses. In both cities, activists will gather to protest in different locations throughout the day. Several thousand people will likely participate in the various events. According to the following schedule, four main demonstrations will take place:

• Madrid, San Juan de la Cruz Square: Participants will denounce the government's work in regard to the recent flood in the Valencia Region from 20:00;

• Madrid, Atocha-Puerta del Sol: Participants will stage a protest march from Atocha to Puerta del Sol to demonstrate support for the auto-determination of Western Sahara from 12:00;

• Madrid, Alcala Street: Participants will gather in support of victims of domestic violence from 12:00;

• Valencia, San Augustin Square: Participants will denounce the government's response to the recent flooding in Valencia from 20:00.

Authorities are likely to increase law enforcement presence at the gathering locations to monitor the events. Localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely near the protest sites. Limited confrontations between law enforcement officers and demonstrators are possible.