Madrid government seeks court order to evict Puerta del Sol housing protest camp

housing crisis Puerta del Sol Madrid protests eviction protests Isabel Díaz Ayuso

The Community of Madrid has launched legal action to force the immediate dissolution of a housing protest camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Regional President Isabel Díaz Ayuso filed a contentious-administrative appeal after the Government Delegation in Madrid failed to act on a 48-hour ultimatum to evict the demonstrators.

The regional government argues the occupation is illegal, citing a lack of prior communication and the indefinite nature of the camp. Furthermore, authorities claim the protest is causing physical damage to cultural heritage sites, specifically the Real Casa de Correos and the Bear and Strawberry Tree sculpture.

Amidst the legal battle, tension has risen following the discovery of homemade knives in trash cans near the camp. While some officials have characterized the presence of these items and cobblestones as a potential threat to public order, others have debated the severity of the findings. The camp, which has grown to include over 1,300 tents and approximately 2,000 people, continues as protesters express dissatisfaction with recent national housing decrees.

Entities

Community of Madrid · Comunidad de Madrid · Fernando Grande-Marlaska · Francisco Martín · Government of Spain · Isabel Díaz Ayuso · José Luis Martínez-Almeida · Madrid City Council · Maricarmen Abascal · Oso y el Madroño · Pedro Sánchez · Puerta del Sol

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Madrid City Council has reported the presence of large knives and construction cobblestones within the Puerta del Sol encampment. www.cope.es · www.elperiodico.digital
[○ 1 SOURCE] The encampment has forced the postponement of the '1776-We The Hispanics' exhibition. www.libertaddigital.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The housing decrees include a suspension of evictions for vulnerable families until December 31, 2030. www.elmercuriodigital.net · www.expreso.ec · www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The government has approved two housing decrees including a 2% cap on annual rent increases. www.elmercuriodigital.net · www.expreso.ec · www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida stated that the encampment poses a clear danger to public order and safety.
[● 4 SOURCES] Protesters claim the new housing decrees are insufficient and do not address real estate speculation. www.elmercuriodigital.net · www.eldia.es · www.lacronicabadajoz.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Madrid's Mayor reported finding cobblestones, large knives, and stoves within the Puerta del Sol encampment. www.cope.es · www.elegimaldia.es · www.elperiodico.digital
[● 2 SOURCES] The regional government claims the encampment is causing physical damage to the Real Casa de Correos and the Bear and the Strawberry Tree sculpture. clmpress.com · elburgado.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Protesters state they will not dismantle the camp until definitive measures against real estate speculation are implemented. www.elmercuriodigital.net · www.eldia.es
[● 4 SOURCES] The Community of Madrid has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Government Delegation before filing legal appeals to force the encampment's removal. elburgado.com · www.navarrainformacion.es · www.elnacional.cat
[● 5 SOURCES] The Community of Madrid argues the encampment is illegal because it was not communicated in advance and has a permanent, indefinite character. clmpress.com · elburgado.com · www.navarrainformacion.es · www.elnacional.cat
[● 4 SOURCES] The Government Delegation in Madrid has refused to order an immediate eviction, citing the protesters' right to peaceful assembly. elburgado.com · www.elnacional.cat