The government delegate in Aragon, Noelia Herrero, said on 29 October that her office had received no report or confirmation of a call under the label Blocus in Zaragoza for the coming weekend. She stressed that no notice of an assembly had been received so far and that the administration would coordinate with the security forces if necessary. The statement was circulated via Europa Press .
Separately, police authorities are stepping up monitoring of relevant social media posts. According to reports by RTVE investigators are examining anonymous accounts and groups promoting possible meeting points and aggressive behaviour under the Blocus hashtag. Aragón Digital reported that the Policía Nacional is keeping possible Halloween-related gatherings in Zaragoza under observation and is assessing the situation preventively. No official information on specific operational plans was initially available.
The Blocus hashtag has spread to several European cities since mid-October. Media reports attribute the trend to anonymous profiles on short-video and messaging services calling for disruption of public spaces, including looting. In Barcelona there were riots involving property damage and numerous police deployments last week, according to consistent media reports. Spanish security authorities have since been assessing relevant online alerts nationwide, although this does not automatically mean that any gatherings have been authorised or duly notified.
Spain operates a notification system for public assemblies: in certain cases, organisers must notify the competent authority of dates in advance so that risks can be assessed and protective measures planned. Unnotified gatherings may be stopped if they pose a threat to public safety. The Delegación del Gobierno en Aragón refers in this context to the applicable legal framework and ongoing coordination with the Policía Nacional and Zaragoza’s local police.
The current position in Zaragoza is therefore that there is no verified, officially notified Blocus call for the weekend, while security forces continue to review relevant online alerts and adjust their monitoring. The Delegación del Gobierno en Aragón says it will announce any change in the situation. Herrero’s key point remains: without notification, there can be no confirmation — but the authorities are nonetheless taking preventive precautions in response to indications of a possible threat.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).