Revolta Pagesa Farmers Maintain Blockade at Port of Tarragona Despite EU Mercosur Approval

Protesters express deep disappointment, feeling "sold out" by the Catalan and Spanish governments, and plan to continue the action until Monday.

Imatge genèrica d'una protesta agrícola amb tractors bloquejant una carretera o accés portuari.

Imatge genèrica d'una protesta agrícola amb tractors bloquejant una carretera o accés portuari.

Members of Revolta Pagesa reacted with disappointment to the European Union's approval of the Mercosur agreement, maintaining the blockade at the main access to the Port of Tarragona since Friday.

During the assembly held at noon, the farmers stated they felt betrayed by the Spanish and Catalan governments, accusing them of having “sold them out” to large South American agribusiness companies.

They feel betrayed by the Spanish and Catalan governments, claiming they have been 'sold out' to South American agribusiness companies.

Despite the decision from Brussels, the farmers confirmed that the protest will remain active at the main access point of the Tarragona port. The intention is to maintain the blockade until Monday, the scheduled date for the final signing of the trade agreement.
This Friday afternoon, representatives of Revolta Pagesa are scheduled to meet with the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Òscar Ordeig, to directly convey their discontent. Furthermore, they have called for a concentration in the center of Tarragona for Sunday.
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