Businesses, buildings and public spaces in Sant Antoni were targeted by graffiti and stickers encouraging residents to support Spain's general strike on 11 November. The markings appeared across several parts of the town, particularly around Plaça d'Espanya, prompting complaints from local business owners who described the situation as intimidating and expressed concern about possible disruption to their businesses.

The graffiti, which included red slogans reading "11N, vaga general" (11 November, general strike), appeared alongside stickers encouraging commercial establishments to close. Some markings also featured communist symbols.

The incidents were reported on 10 November, one day before the nationwide industrial action called by trade unions, including CCOO and UGT.

Businesses and Commercial Premises Among Those Affected

Several areas of Sant Antoni were affected, with reports of graffiti on shopfronts, building walls, residential properties, bars, cash machines, parking facilities and other surfaces.

The area surrounding Plaça d'Espanya was among the most affected locations. Other streets mentioned in reports included Carrer de Sant Antoni, Carrer del Mar, Carrer del General Balanzat, Carrer de Madrid and Carrer de l'Estrella.

According to business owners interviewed by Periódico de Ibiza, numerous estate agencies and other commercial establishments discovered markings on their premises during the morning of 9 November, following activity overnight from Sunday into Monday.

Some owners reported paint on shop windows, walls and even company logo coverings.

The affected business owners condemned the actions and expressed concern that the markings could create an atmosphere of pressure ahead of the strike. Some said they were worried about opening their premises on 11 November because of possible confrontations or disruption.

Their concerns reflected the experiences and opinions of the business owners interviewed, rather than evidence of a confirmed threat against every affected establishment.

CCOO Responds to Questions About the Graffiti

The appearance of strike-related slogans and stickers featuring trade union imagery raised questions about who was responsible for the markings.

CCOO in Ibiza confirmed that it planned to organise informational pickets on 11 November, explaining that these would be conducted peacefully and would involve encouraging businesses to close during the strike.

However, when asked about the graffiti appearing on commercial premises in Sant Antoni, the union declined to confirm whether it had any connection with the incidents, stating that it would need to establish the facts first.

The presence of union-related symbols on some of the markings does not, by itself, establish that CCOO or any other organisation was responsible.

No confirmed identification of the individuals who carried out the graffiti was provided in the reports reviewed.

Property Business Association Condemns the Actions

The Association of Small and Medium-Sized Estate Agencies of Ibiza and Formentera also condemned the graffiti.

The organisation argued that actions perceived as intimidating should not be tolerated and stressed that participation in a strike must remain an individual choice.

Its position was that workers and businesses should be free to decide whether to participate in industrial action without being subjected to pressure or intimidation.

The distinction is particularly relevant for smaller businesses and self-employed workers, who may face financial consequences if they close their premises for a day.

Sant Antoni Town Hall Reinforces Local Police Presence

Sant Antoni Town Hall confirmed that it had reinforced both the morning and afternoon shifts of the Local Police in anticipation of possible incidents surrounding the general strike.

According to the information provided to La Voz de Ibiza, the municipality had not received an official notification from the Government Delegation of any planned demonstration in the town.

The additional police presence was intended as a precaution to help maintain public order and respond to any incidents that might arise.

General Strike Took Place on 11 November

The graffiti appeared ahead of the nationwide 24-hour general strike held on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

The action was called by CCOO, UGT and other trade union organisations, with demands including better wages, improved access to housing and measures addressing rising living costs.

In Ibiza, the strike was accompanied by informational pickets and a public demonstration.

The graffiti in Sant Antoni raised concerns about the distinction between legitimate industrial action and actions that damage property or place pressure on businesses and individuals.

While the right to strike and organise demonstrations is legally protected, it does not provide a justification for damaging private or public property.

At the time of the reports, responsibility for the graffiti in Sant Antoni had not been established.