Barcelona: Unauthorized protest turns violent, fires and looting in city center

Hundreds of youths gathered in central Barcelona on Saturday, with groups causing vandalism, fires, and looting around Plaça de Catalunya, La Rambla, and Avinguda del Portal de l'Àngel. Catalan police (Mossos d'Esquadra) and municipal police deployed in force to contain the unrest. The incident reflects localized social tension, but no broader political or economic implications are yet evident.

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