The municipal government links the city's perceived lack of safety to issues like noise, littering, and public urination. The Guàrdia Urbana will prioritize enforcement against street drinking and illegal street vending, particularly in the Ciutat Vella district.
“"Let the troublemakers be prepared because the City Police will enforce the new ordinance. They are the only ones who should be worried."
The Arrels Foundation has voiced strong opposition, stating that the law fails to protect the 1,982 homeless people living in Barcelona. The organization argues that fining vulnerable individuals for basic needs is a 'criminalization of poverty' rather than a solution to urban coexistence.
