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Why are Barcelona residents protesting against tourists?
EXPLAINER Thousands of people have protested against mass tourism in Barcelona amid rising housing costs. Videos of Barcelona residents shooting water pistols at tourists at a city restaurant have been widely shared on social media. And it was not fake …