Overview

• The Cerdanyola neighborhood in Mataró endured eight consecutive nights of riots, sparked by a thwarted flat occupation on April 9, with over 27 containers and three vehicles burned.
• Authorities report a calm night after intensified police operations, with Mossos d’Esquadra and local police maintaining a reinforced presence for at least two weeks.
• Nine arrests have been made, including five minors, as officials investigate the role of housing activists and social inequality in fueling the unrest.
• The consellera d'Interior and Mataró's mayor emphasize a zero-tolerance policy for attacks on law enforcement while acknowledging the need for long-term social interventions.
• Cerdanyola, one of the poorest areas in Catalunya, remains a focal point of tension, with activists alleging racial profiling and political leaders trading blame over the root causes of the violence.