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Anti-Tourism Protests in Italy, Portugal and Spain Draw Attention to Quality of Life Issues

Anti-Tourism Protests in Italy, Portugal and Spain Draw Attention to Quality of Life Issues

In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.

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