A dangerous market: the reality of the sellers
In the heart of Barcelona, the Boqueria Market has become a stage of concern for its merchants. As the city fights against the increase in crime, small vendors have expressed their helplessness in the face of the growing threat of impunity pickpockets.
The role of political parties in the security crisis
With the changing political landscape, Vox has decided to approach the neighbors and merchants to collect concerns and make themselves feel in the worst affected areas. Recently, the party leader, Ignacio Garriga, visited La Boqueria, where he heard the sellers’ complaints about increasing the insecurity and criminal activity they suffer daily.
The daily reality of traders
A charcuterie seller shared with Garriga that, in just half an hour, it is common to see several pickpockets in action. “They are always the same, they come in and go out, and they reappear after a short time,” he said, emphasizing the frustration they feel about effective measures.
Multirecincover: a disturbing phenomenon
Multirely criminalization has become one of the greatest concerns for society. Despite legislative efforts, the number of crimes continues to grow, with criminals accumulating an alarming number of crimes without significant consequences.
A fragmented political scenario
Parties such as Vox and Catalan Alliance have found fertile land on this climate of fear, and have begun to focus their speeches on municipal security. Other formations, including Junts and the PP, have also begun to adjust their positions to respond to this citizen demand, although with variations in their approach.
Barcelona: the most affected city
Barcelona has positioned itself as the most unsafe city in Spain, with data that reveal that a large part of detainees for crimes are foreigners. The figures are worrying, with a high percentage of violence and robberies attributed to people of foreign origin, which has led to an intense debate on the relationship between immigration and crime.
A debate that continues
With 91% of thefts and 83% of violent robberies attributed to foreigners, security and immigration debate is still a hot topic. The voices of the Boqueria merchants reflect a reality that requires immediate and effective solutions.
