‘This can’t go on’: tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain
Demonstrators take to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities after new legislation fails to pass
TL;DR
- Tens of thousands protested in Madrid and other Spanish cities against a severe housing crisis.
- Protests were triggered by the rejection of government measures intended to tackle rising rents and evictions.
- Organizers claim 500,000 people protested, while authorities stated 70,000.
- The conservative People's party and the far-right Vox party voted against the measures, advocating for increased construction over regulation.
- An eviction of an 87-year-old woman unable to afford a 230% rent hike highlighted the crisis.
- Protests in Valencia resulted in clashes with police, including the use of rubber bullets and teargas.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez may call a snap election following the legislative failure.