Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC 🇪🇸 Spain El País

The Silence After the Tractors

Readers write about the situation of farmers, the reinvention of the left, the increase in the Spanish population, and generational conflicts.

The article reflects on a recent protest in Cáceres, where farmers demonstrated with their tractors to defend their rights, underscored by sentiments shared among the participants about the struggles they face. It juxtaposes the perspectives of those directly involved in the demonstration with those observing from a distance, highlighting a disconnect in the perception of what the protest signifies. Through personal anecdotes and conversations, the piece illustrates the ongoing challenges for agriculture in Spain and the generational tensions regarding economic sustainability and political representation.

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