On a day of ordinary administration, Naples transformed into a stage of social conflict.
Hundreds of long-term unemployed members of the Movimento di lotta - Disoccupati 7 novembre (Unemployed XNUMX November) surrounded Palazzo San Giacomo, the town hall, turning the square into a civil battlefield.
"The promises made must be kept!" they shouted at the top of their lungs, while police, in riot gear, tried to contain the angry crowd. Shields, helmets, and batons clashed with signs and banners, in a crescendo of tension that kept the entire city on edge.
The protesters, many of whom have been unemployed for years, have been clamoring for the implementation of public utility projects, a lifeline for those who have lost all hope.
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Inside Palazzo San Giacomo, the city administration is under siege. Labor Councilor Chiara Marciani has been negotiating with a delegation of protesters for hours, but her promises seem hollow. Meanwhile, the mayor remains silent, leaving his citizens to the mercy of anger and despair.
The city, paralyzed by the clash, watches in astonishment at this scene. Shops are closed, traffic is blocked, daily life has stopped. Naples, once a joyful and welcoming city, is today the mirror of a deep and rooted social unease.
The protest, which began as a spark, risks becoming an uncontrollable fire.
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