PABLO HASEL PROTESTS

The streets of Barcelona were engulfed in waves of protests as supporters of Pablo Hasél took to the city to voice their discontent. The demonstrations were sparked by the arrest of the rapper and quickly escalated into a larger movement demanding freedom of speech and artistic expression. The atmosphere was charged with tension as clashes between protesters and the police erupted, resulting in arrests and injuries. The protests served as a platform for a broader conversation about societal issues such as monarchy, censorship, inequality, and police brutality, highlighting the deep-seated grievances of a generation seeking change.

TOPMANTA

Top Manta emerges as a distinctive Barcelona-based clothing brand, originating from the innovative efforts of the Barcelona Street Vendors Union Topmanta. Primarily composed of West African migrants, they’ve established a noticeable presence in the city, eliciting both admiration and controversy. While proponents view Top Manta as a resourceful survival strategy for marginalized communities, skeptics decry it as engaging in illegal practices and posing unfair competition to legitimate businesses.
In 2020, during the lockdowns, the vendors transitioned from vending counterfeit goods to knitting and providing essential medical products to hospitals facing shortages.