Spain: Human rights activists to demonstrate in front of the European Commission Office beginning 1800 Dec. 10

Event

Cubans, human rights activists, and supporters plan to demonstrate in Barcelona on Dec. 10. The purpose of the demonstration is to denounce alleged human rights abuses by the Cuban government and demand the EU designate Cuba as a dictatorship. Participants will gather in front of the European Commission Office on Passeig de Gracia starting at 1800; participation in the event could reach the low hundreds.

Law enforcement officials will likely deploy to monitor the demonstration. The demonstration and associated security measures may prompt localized transport and traffic disruptions in the area around the European Commission. Current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) measures in Spain restrict public gatherings; police may attempt to disperse the action if participants are deemed to be breaching these restrictions. The event is likely to pass off peacefully.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security officials and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time to reach destinations around the protest area on Dec. 10.