Police checks have been carried out on the border between Gipuzkoa and Lapurdi since 16 March. On 11 April, however, not only were controls carried out, but borders were also closed. The Santiago Bridge was opened only to facilitate daily displacements between the two territories.

Both mayors agreed to point out that this route of communication was sufficient in times of strict confinement, since between the two peoples there was only one transport to fundamental economic activity. Now, in the softening phase of the two territories, other types of economic activities have been reactivated, and in the case of Lapurdi, some children have also returned to school.

In this sense, they have pointed out that, with a single round trip, dense traffic is generated in the area. To this must be added that, since the border is closed, shops are still unable to open their doors; even though the shops are open, people cannot come.

They have therefore asked the Government delegate in the Basque Country, Denis Itxaso, and the prefect of the Department of the Atlantic Pyrenees to be "sensitive" to their situation. However, this request comes after both Governments have reported that those who exceed the limit should be quarantined.

For work reasons it is not necessary to quarantine, but in all other cases it is. The Government of Spain was the first to take this measure, and the Government of France has followed its steps, since it considers that the measure should be complied with in both respects. Until at least 24 May, if the date on which the Spanish State intends to end the confinement is not renewed.