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BARCELONA – The ongoing closure of Barcelona Port continues to disrupt cargo unloading, extending beyond foodstuffs to industrial components and raw materials, leading to localized economic repercussions. Reports via global feed indicate that several small-scale textile mills and precision machinery workshops in the city's outskirts have ceased operations due to delays in the arrival of critical imported parts. These facilities have temporarily laid off dozens of workers, contributing to a decline in local purchasing power and a quiet economic downturn. In response to the escalating situation, Barcelona city authorities are reportedly reconsidering the proposal from the South American Union to dispatch a “Port Management Technical Advisory Group,” an offer previously rejected by the Spanish central government. This move by the city suggests a potential willingness to accept external assistance to address prolonged port dysfunction, signaling a notable shift in the regional dynamics.