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Arrests in Barcelona after 'anti-system' rioters loot shops, set fires
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Around 100 people were arrested in Barcelona following an anti-establishment rally that escalated into looting and arson near Plaza de Catalunya, with about 25% of those arrested being minors.
- More than 30 fires were set and 14 stores, including popular tourist and shopping locations, were vandalized or looted during the unrest.
- The demonstrations were organized via social media under the slogan "Institut Indignats," inspired by recent student protests in France known as "Lyceés Indignés."
- Videos circulated online showed hooded protesters breaking into shops and stealing goods, with some incidents reportedly encouraged by online viewers.
- Barcelona's mayor, Jaume Collboni, condemned the vandalism and warned that legal actions would be taken against those responsible, including the guardians of involved minors.
