In more substantive matters, however, I have confidence in the good sense of the Spanish. Great economic improvements were evident recently compared to my visit just three years ago. Nobody wants to blow it.
Wife and I have been to Spain twice - 2011 and 2012. Loved it both times. Peaceful both times. In 2012, witnessed small marches (can’t even call them demonstrations) mostly around education.
Students wanted tuition money in Burgos. Barcelona had a Catalonia independence gathering; some shouting there. Teachers in Madrid marched on the Gran Via for pay raises; that was the largest march. It was over in two hours.
The Spanish take great pride in their country, its heritage and its history. They’ll come through this just fine.