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Farmers’ protests in Tarragona

by PREMIUM.CAT
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New day of farmers’ protests in Tarragona

Today, Tuesday 13 February, farmers in the region of Tarragona have staged a new day of protests to express their discontent and claim their rights.

Blockage of the N-340 road

The farmers have blocked the N-340 road at the height of the Francolí Industrial Park, preventing access to Tarragona via this route. This action has caused inconvenience in traffic and has generated a strong media impact.

Blocking access to the Port of Tarragona

In addition to the road closure, the farmers have blocked access to the Port of Tarragona to protest against unfair competition affecting Catalan products. This action has generated great anticipation and has had the participation of hundreds of tractors from different parts of the territory.

Farmers’ claims

Farmers demand guarantees for the future of agriculture and demand a guaranteed income to earn a decent living. They also express their concern about the situation in the Ebro Delta and the lack of investment in this area. In addition, they ask for legislation that ensures the generational relief and the sustainability of the agricultural sector.

Duration of the protests

The farmers have authorization to block access to the Port of Tarragona for 24 hours, but they will decide when the blockade will be lifted in an assembly to be held this afternoon. During the day, different activities and parliaments were organized to maintain the mobilization and give visibility to their demands.

Police presence

The farmers’ protests have had the presence of the Mossos d’Esquadra, who have controlled access to the Port of Tarragona to ensure safety and the correct development of the slow march.

Support of the population

The farmers’ protests have received the support of different sectors of the population, who understand their demands and share the concern for the situation of agriculture and the rural environment.

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