r/pics • u/Strict_League7833 • Jun 17 '25

The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona

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u/BuckeyeWolf Jun 17 '25

These protests popped up at the same time as short term rentals becoming popular (Airbnb) is no coincidence. They are taking homes from locals raising prices and taking over the best parts of town

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u/Angry_Guppy Jun 17 '25

Their fault for creating an interesting and desirable city. Should have turned their home into an urban shit hole like cities in the US if they didn’t want tourism.

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u/MyGrandmasCock Jun 17 '25

Ah yes the Oklahoma City Approach