Protesters squirt water pistols at foreigners in Barcelona in attempt to reclaim their city
Protesters in Barcelona took to the streets this weekend in a show of frustration against overtourism in the city. Thousands of demonstrators voiced their concerns by squirting water pistols at foreigners, highlighting the strain that the high number of tourists visiting Barcelona has placed on its residents. As Spain's most popular tourist destination, Barcelona sees an influx of around 12 million visitors each year. However, protesters argue that this surge in tourism has contributed to a shortage of housing and a steep increase in rent prices for local residents. Carme Arcarazo, a member of the Barcelona Tenant Union, spoke out against t...... Read Full article on HadNews