Agricultural campaign groups to demonstrate in Madrid, Spain, July 5. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Farmers’ labor unions and agricultural campaign groups plan to demonstrate in central Madrid, July 5, to denounce government policies. Convoys of agricultural vehicles will travel from three directions to meet at Plaza de la Independencia (Puerta de Alcala) at 10:30. The demonstration will then travel along Alfonso XII Street to the Ministry of Agriculture. Organizers predict around 150 vehicles will take part in the convoy. Thousands of attendees are likely, based on previous events.
Additional police will likely deploy to monitor the event. The protest will likely cause transport disruptions in central Madrid through July 5. 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 in Madrid July 5. Heed instructions from authorities.
Source: Garda
