And one more thing:
The Alicante City Council did not laugh at a judge’s request to explain what safeguards were taken to avoid damaging the Luceros fountain while the mascletás were being made. The issue did not end with the regional authorities, and the mayor treated the request with a casual tone, almost as a joke. In practical terms, Barcala does not want a repeat of the street renaming episodes from the previous regime to be used to mask the mascletás. He previously spoke in favor of a judicial appeal, and the opposition found itself cautiously paralyzed. Today the Luceros mascletás are paused until the judge approves. The emotional charge remains, and the hope is that the situation does not erupt into a larger public outcry.
Here are the key takeaways from the moment:
- The Algeria dispute leaves 135 million euros in limbo for Alicante exporters, a mark that highlights the fragility of tied economies when political shifts occur.
- The City Council will not stage mascletás at Luceros until the necessary judicial clearance is obtained, underscoring the high level of procedural caution.