I wonder how this will impact travel to Spain. With all transportation being run by the central government in Spain, will they act in a show of force by restricting access to transportation? I wonder what Rick’s view of the situation is.
Posted by
Medford, OR, USA
5835 posts
Latest Barcelona alert from the US State Department:
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Regarding Catalan Political Situation
October 27, 2017
https://es.usembassy.gov/security-message-u-s-citizens-october-27-2017/
The U.S. Embassy in Madrid and the U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona
inform U.S. citizens that demonstrations related to the evolving
political situation in Catalonia are expected to continue in the
coming days and weeks, including today near the Catalan Parliament in
Barcelona.U.S. citizens should be aware of the increased police presence
throughout the region, and keep in mind that even demonstrations
intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into
violence. Avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in
the vicinity of large gatherings.U.S. citizens traveling or residing in affected areas, including
Barcelona, should expect possible disruptions to public
transportation and other services.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15582 posts
Living in Israel, I get those State Dept. security updates every time something happens. They all sound like CYA messages. I'll start taking them to heart when they start evacuating families of their staff.
I'm not a pundit or a seer, but if I had a trip planned, I'd go without hesitation. I would however avoid talking politics with any of the locals. The reports I've heard indicate that it's a taboo subject among themselves these days, due to polarization.