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Spain: mass housing protests in Madrid, camp set up in Puerta del Sol
NOS·ES·about 23 hours ago
Protesters against evictions and high rents have camped overnight on Madrid's Puerta del Sol, with 150 tents set to remain until Tuesday. The action follows a large demonstration, signaling sustained public pressure on housing policy. The development underscores growing social unrest over affordability, though its political impact remains uncertain.
Mass housing protests in Madrid have escalated, with demonstrators establishing an encampment in Puerta del Sol. The protest, driven by housing affordability and eviction concerns, has transitioned from a large demonstration to a sustained occupation, confirmed by the presence of approximately 150 tents. The political impact of this sustained pressure remains uncertain.