In the city of San Isidro, fifty farmers gathered to close the La Granadina industrial zone, effectively halting the movement of trucks from seven in the afternoon on Sunday until eight in the morning on Monday. The action was part of a nationwide mobilization by the sector, aiming to disrupt the flow of goods from what is recognized as one of the peninsula’s most important fruit and vegetable distribution hubs in the southeast.
La Granadina has become a focal point for agricultural protests in Alicante, hosting logistics centers used by major supermarket chains such as Mercadona and Aldi. Farmers in the province have organized various demonstrations through social networks, and the actions that began with small disruptions last week escalated into a prolonged blockade on this occasion, lasting thirteen hours and drawing regional attention to the supply chain challenges faced by growers.
Approximately 25 heavy tractors arrived in the region and blocked the industrial zone exits, bringing deliveries to a standstill. While shortages were not reported by officials, sources indicated that the blockade caused measurable delays in distribution and created organizational headaches for those coordinating shipments.
The protest was carried out with a relatively calm atmosphere and drew the presence of riot police from the Civil Guard. Both sides observed a minute of silence to honor two plainclothes security officers killed after a crash linked to a maritime incident in Barbate, Cádiz, underscoring how social tension and security concerns intersect with agricultural activism in Spain.
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On the same day, several major agricultural organizations—Asaja Alicante, AVA-Asaja, La Unió, UPA, and CCPV-COAG—announced protests planned for the following Friday the 16th. Their call includes the disruption of the A-7 and A-31 highways within the Alicante region, aiming to spotlight issues around farm incomes, logistics costs, and regional support. In one scenario, a tow truck is scheduled to depart from the La Granadina zone at 11:30 a.m. and drive along the highway toward Orihuela. In another route, the A-31 protest would commence in Villena at 10:00 a.m. and exit the highway at La Encina.
A broader movement is expected to include a rally in El Comtat, with Planes as a focal point, followed by a tractor procession beginning at 8:30 a.m. and signaling solidarity across neighboring towns. The sequence of demonstrations underscores how farmers are coordinating cross-regional actions to draw attention to agricultural policy concerns, supply chain pressures, and the economic pressures facing growers in southeastern Spain.