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Climate Activists Stain Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, Released After Fines

The group said the action challenged Spain’s response to deadly summer wildfires.

Overview

  • Futuro Vegetal shared video showing two members throwing and spraying red and black powder on a Sagrada Familia column while calling for climate justice.
  • Security staff detained the protesters until police arrived, and they were later released after paying €600 each in fines.
  • The activists said they targeted the landmark to denounce government inaction and subsidies tied to livestock and farming practices they cite in many fires.
  • The group referenced an Agriculture Ministry estimate that roughly 70% of fires are linked to agricultural activities such as land clearing.
  • Officials report at least four deaths and more than 350,000 hectares burned since late July, with several wildfires still active over the weekend.