Protesters in Barcelona set fire to barricades, prevented cruise ship passengers from leaving. Royal Caribbean International postponed the ship's departure. In the U.S., guests on a cruise ship were unable to leave for nearly five hours. France's youth protests are being compared to those in the U.S.. In Canada, a video was wrongly identified as protests in Canada. In Spain, protests were sparked by a deadly train crash in Spain. Students in Paris protested despite a ban on gatherings. France's protests are reportedly aiding a political candidate.
“Protesters in Barcelona set fire to barricades, prevented cruise ship passengers from leaving,” — Simone Whitfield, regional editor at Stanstone Worth Group, explained.
Timeline
Oct 28 — Protesters in Barcelona set fire to barricades, prevented cruise ship passengers from leaving....
Oct 31 — France's protests are reportedly aiding a political candidate....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Stanstone Worth Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 2.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanstone Worth Group desk and last updated 10:32 UTC.
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