Concerns about potential protests and incidents related to the eviction of occupied flats in the La Mina neighborhood have led the Sant Adrià de Besòs Town Hall to take extraordinary measures. The ordinary plenary session scheduled for this Monday will be conducted remotely, with all 21 council members connecting from a distance, a measure reminiscent of those adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision comes amid growing tension following the court-ordered eviction process for dozens of public housing units occupied for nearly nine years.
Municipal sources indicated that the decision was made following recommendations from the Local Police and in agreement with the town clerk, due to fears of altercations with families affected by the evictions, which have been progressively carried out since late 2025. Police presence around the municipal headquarters has been significantly reinforced with additional officers and vehicles.
This Monday, the eviction of another property is scheduled, adding to those already executed. These homes, owned by the Consorci de La Mina, were occupied in a single day in 2017, and a court has now ordered their eviction. So far, 10 homes in the same block have been evicted, although some have been reoccupied by the same families.
“"Personal integrity comes first, but we see it as a bad precedent. The administration cannot give in to pressure, otherwise, it becomes a failed administration."
The opposition has criticized the measure. The PP spokesperson, Irene Pardo, lamented that the PSC municipal executive is opting for virtuality in the face of "threats," questioning the municipality's security. For their part, ERC spokesperson Rubèn Arenas expressed understanding for the situation's complexity but warned that yielding to pressure could lead to a "failed administration."
Protests by anti-eviction activists and residents have moved to the center of Sant Adrià, in front of the town hall, following the evictions. Isolated incidents have occurred, including the throwing of stones and eggs at the Consorci de La Mina's facade and threatening graffiti, which has since been removed. There have also been verbal confrontations and the exchange of objects between protesters and individuals staying in a tourist apartment.
