The events that triggered the tension in Salt
The situation in Salt, a town in Girona, has reached a high point after an eviction that has mobilized a large number of people. The police intervention to prevent the occupation of a home triggered a violent reaction, with a group of 200 individuals attacking the Mossos d’Esquadra agents with stones and eggs, forcing the use of riot police to restore the order.
The story behind the eviction
Last Friday, police executed the eviction of a home that had been occupied by a local imam. This action initially appeared without incident, but the situation was complicated the following Monday when the imam, along with other sub -Saharan migrants, tried to access the property again, which belongs to a bank.
Community reaction and manifestations
The community response was not delayed. The Salt Housing Union convened a rally that gathered around 250 people. As the tension increased, attendees began to launch objects against the police station, causing significant police intervention to evict the area.
Violence and the City Council’s reaction
After a brief period of calm, the situation operated again on Tuesday with new clashes between hooded protesters and police. The cause of these riots was a new concentration in protest of the eviction of the imam, which ended with the burning of containers and launching objects. This time, at least one person was detained.
Various opinions about the situation
The City Council of Salt, governed by ERC, has expressed its support for the imam, criticizing the eviction practices by large owners and banks. They consider it unacceptable that there are empty homes while there are people who need a place to live.
Political reactions and the polarization of the debate
The reactions to these incidents have been diverse. Vox took the opportunity to criticize the situation, saying that ‘an imam sought to occupy a home, and now his followers have unleashed chaos on our streets’. This statement has intensified the debate on the problem of housing and the management of occupations in Catalonia.
Reflections on the future of housing in Catalonia
The series of events in Salt highlights the increasing tensions around the housing issue in Catalonia. As authorities try to manage illegal occupations and evictions, the community requires more humanitarian and effective solutions to deal with the housing crisis that affects many vulnerable people.
