An uprising in the Gamonal area of Burgos reveals how angry Spanish citizens are about losing their neighborhood to real estate developers. Méndez del Pozo and Arranz Encinas have done most of the urban projects in the area.
In addition, Méndez del Pozo has control over regional media, which has defended the authoritarian stance during the conflict. Locals are indignant and suspicious, and nearly certain, that the proposed project is a tactic to help these companies weather the financial crisis at their expense. The major, a former city councilman for Public Works, has shown what team he plays for by not participating in discussions about how suitable this project is for Gamonal.
