Madrid will once again host a rural protest this Wednesday, October 28. ASAJA, COAG, and Unión de Uniones have organized a tractor rally that will end in front of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, next to Atocha. The organizations are demanding urgent measures in response to rising production costs and the lack of profitability on farms. Among their demands are a special agricultural diesel fuel, less bureaucracy, and solutions that allow farmers and ranchers to make a living from their work.
The march is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., and the organizations expect around 500 tractors to participate, according to information released by agricultural associations across the country. That announcement specifies the starting point as Plaza de Colón, with a route along the Recoletos and Prado promenades to Paseo de la Infanta Isabel. However, other provincial calls for participation indicate Plaza de la Independencia as the starting point and a route along Alfonso XII.
Traffic disruptions during the tractor rally
Potential traffic disruptions will be concentrated on the access roads used by agricultural vehicles and on the streets along which the demonstration will ultimately proceed. The area around Atocha and the Ministry of Agriculture will be one of the key points to keep in mind when planning your route, as both announced routes converge there. Traffic delays, localized restrictions, and detours may occur, but the information available does not provide a complete official breakdown of road closures, their duration, or which EMT bus routes might be affected.
For those who need to travel through the city center on Wednesday morning, it is advisable to check the Madrid City Council’s traffic alerts and EMT updates before leaving, as well as to allow extra time for travel.