Controversy over Spanish-only foundation stone at Promenade Lleida

Promoters of the Torre Salses shopping center face criticism for excluding Catalan from the inaugural plaque.

Generic image of a foundation stone ceremony for an urban project.
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Generic image of a foundation stone ceremony for an urban project.

The Promenade commercial project in Torre Salses, Lleida, has sparked debate this March due to the foundation stone plaque being written exclusively in Spanish.

The inaugural plaque for the future shopping complex has drawn criticism for its lack of linguistic sensitivity. The developers, French company Frey and Eurofund Group, are being urged to respect the Catalan Language Normalization Law.
While the project is expected to bring significant investment and jobs to the Ponent region, critics argue that international investors must adapt to the local culture and language of Catalonia.