Barcelona youth protest turns violent with burning barricades in La Rambla

A youth protest in Barcelona turned violent on Saturday afternoon, with clashes reported in the city center. Demonstrators set up burning barricades in La Rambla, prompting some shops to close with customers inside. The protest, inspired by European youth movements, began at Plaça Catalunya and remains ongoing. Police deployed a large operation, while demonstrators used containers and municipal bikes to build barricades, leading to tense confrontations with officers. Organized via social media and WhatsApp without an official leader, participants said the action lacks a specific motive. It aims to mirror mass mobilizations occurring across Europe, with local businesses taking extra protective measures.