Madrid Housing Protests Escalate After Elderly Woman's Eviction
Dozens remain camped in the city center demanding government intervention in the housing crisis.
World • 2 hours ago
Dozens of housing protesters are maintaining a camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square following a large weekend demonstration calling for government action to address Spain's housing crisis. The protests were ignited by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her home of 70 years on September 23.
Organizers of the movement are advocating for significant policy changes aimed at stabilizing the housing market. Their demands include implementing a freeze on rental prices, imposing restrictions on short-term rental properties, and establishing permanent protections to prevent future evictions.