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Madrid housing protests: Thousands camp in Puerta del Sol FAST-MOVING
Thousands of protesters have established a large-scale camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol to demand housing reforms. The mobilization, led by the Tenants' Union, was sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her home of seven decades.
Protesters are demanding measures such as rent freezes, indefinite rental contracts, and a moratorium on evictions. In response to the social pressure, the Spanish government has prepared decrees to address the crisis, including extending protections against evictions for vulnerable individuals until 2030 and regulating rental prices for rooms and tourist apartments.
The situation has created institutional tension. The Community of Madrid and the Madrid City Council have demanded the immediate removal of the camp, giving the Government Delegation 48 hours to act, threatening legal action if the protest is not dismantled. Meanwhile, the central government has expressed opposition to a police eviction, characterizing the movement as a peaceful civic mobilization.
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Francisco Martín · Government Delegation in Madrid · Government of Spain · Isabel Díaz Ayuso · José Luis Martínez-Almeida · Madrid City Council · Maricarmen Abascal · Pedro Sánchez · Puerta del Sol · Sindicato de Inquilinas e Inquilinos de Madrid
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tenants' Union has called for a general strike to address the housing crisis. capital.es
- [● 8 SOURCES] An 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, was evicted from her home of seven decades. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · www.elespectador.com · labandera.es · nuevapresencia.com · www.presos.org.es · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] New measures include the automatic renewal of rental contracts upon expiration. www.elespectador.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Community of Madrid has given the Government Delegation 48 hours to dismantle the camp in Puerta del Sol. www.periodistadigital.com · www.elespectador.com · www.laregion.es · www.esdiario.com · www.elplural.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 1,000 people are camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. nuevapresencia.com · www.elespectador.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government announced the suspension of evictions for vulnerable people without housing alternatives until 2030. www.elespectador.com · www.atlantico.net · www.cnbcindonesia.com