On Sunday, Madrid became the epicenter of the national agricultural protest with a demonstration that exceeded expectations in both the number of participants and the demands. More than 3,000 farmers and 200 tractors took to the streets of the capital, reflecting the deep concern of the Spanish countryside and, in particular, the municipality of Herencia (Ciudad Real), whose presence was captured by the Herencia.net team, highlighting the importance of these protests for the locality and the agricultural sector in general.
Delays, Police Deployment, and Citizen Support
The protest began with the delay of the Toledo column of tractors, while an unprecedented police deployment protected the route. Over 15 riot control vehicles from the UPI, combined with the forces of the Civil Guard, established a perimeter around Nuevos Ministerios in the Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz, a scene of many demonstrations but rarely with such a high level of security.
Citizen support was palpable throughout the route, with shows of solidarity towards the farmers who, with their tractors adorned with Spanish flags, were demanding substantial improvements for the sector.
Key Demands
Among the demands, captured in an exclusive image of the demonstration, are the reduction of the requirements of the new agri-environmental CAP, the repeal of laws that, in the farmers’ opinion, penalize the sector, and the repeal of the Agenda 2030. They also call for clarity on the situation with non-EU countries and the imposition of tariffs on the entry of foreign products that do not comply with European standards. A commitment to a water management policy adapted to real needs and research against Climate Geoengineering practices are other demands that they consider vital to ensure equality of conditions and sustainability in the Spanish countryside.
The Voice of Herencia.net
The local media Herencia.net was present to cover an event of vital importance not only for the Spanish countryside as a whole, but also for the producers of Herencia, a Manchego municipality where agriculture is a fundamental pillar of the economy and local identity.
Looking to the Future
While the tractors return to their rural paths, the voices of Herencia and all of Spain hope that this large demonstration is not just an echo on the streets of Madrid, but a catalyst for real and fair changes that ensure a prosperous future for a sector that is essential to society. The image of tractors surrounded by police will not be the one that remains in collective memory, but that of a united community demanding respect, equality, and sustainability. The wheels of change have started to turn in Madrid and Herencia.net bears witness to it.
Photo gallery available at Diario de La Mancha.
An article published on the online newspaper: Herencia (Ciudad Real). Information newspaper in the heart of La Mancha.
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