According to their complaints, these incidents began at events like Indabada, where local police entered the fronton and identified a group member with the intention of shutting down the sound system used for music. Similar situations have occurred with the mobile bar, where Ertzaintza also appeared and identified individuals who were packing up the cart.
They state that during New Year's celebrations, the “same plan” was followed, pursuing individuals associated with the cart and identifying another person. Currently, they are awaiting the arrival of the fines, but anticipate that the amounts will be “practically unaffordable”: two fines of 1,200 euros, one of 5,000 euros, and another of 4,000 euros. Furthermore, they warn that Algorta's Gazte Txosna has also been fined, exceeding initial expectations.
Instead of offering an alternative to the limited activities the Getxo City Council provides for youth, for placing loudspeakers during nighttime hours on three designated days of the year, the groups and various entities in Algorta have received fines exceeding 20,000 euros.
In a statement, they emphasized the importance of balancing residents' right to rest with the right to leisure, but warn that such sanctions lead to “the gradual elimination of leisure activities.” Therefore, they have requested public support and called for a rally on Friday, April 17, at 8:00 PM in Txiki Otaegi square. The slogan for the call to action is: “If you have ever enjoyed the cart, come to the rally”.
