In Murcia, Spain, farmers escalated their protests against what they perceived as unfair EU trade and agricultural policies. Utilizing go-slow tractor marches, they caused significant disruptions across the region's motorways, culminating in substantial traffic jams, particularly around the Murcia capital.
The police advised pedestrians to navigate the city on foot due to numerous road closures. The protests saw over 300 agricultural vehicles congregating in Lorca, with an estimated 2,000 vehicles demonstrating across Murcia. The focal point of their grievances was the Government Delegation building in Murcia city, where protestors aimed to engage with senior government officials. In a vivid display of dissent, protesters hurled boxes of lemons and tomatoes at the building while others distributed approximately 25,000 kilos of produce freely to the public in Plaza de la Cruz Roja, aiming to garner support for their cause. This gesture underscored the disparity between the prices farmers receive and the retail prices charged by supermarkets, a point emphasized by the repeated broadcasts of the farmers' demands during the distribution.
Source: murciatoday.com