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Madrid's Puerta del Sol protest camp remains after court rejects eviction
The housing protest encampment in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol faces mounting challenges. The High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) recently rejected a request to dismantle the camp, ruling that the legal requirements to prove administrative inactivity by the government had not been met. This decision allows the protest to continue despite calls from the Madrid Community and City Council for an eviction due to security concerns and potential damage to heritage sites.
The movement has been further galvanized by the death of Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman who died following a housing eviction. Her death has sparked intense demonstrations and increased political tension.
Simultaneously, severe weather has disrupted the encampment and the city. Heavy rains and strong winds have damaged tents and awnings, forcing protesters to manage flooding within their camp. The storm also caused significant disruptions to Madrid’s infrastructure, including the closure of several Metro lines (4, 5, and 7) and flooding on major roads. Within the camp, organizers have also implemented new security protocols following reports of alleged thefts.
Entities
AEMET · Coordinadora Juvenil Socialista · High Court of Justice of Madrid · Madrid · Maricarmen Abascal · Metro de Madrid · Pedro Sánchez · Puerta del Sol · Sindicato de Estudiantes · Sindicato de Inquilinas
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The death of Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman, has intensified the housing protest. www.elmundo.es · www.telesurtv.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Severe weather led to service interruptions on several Madrid Metro lines. okdiario.com · www.eldiario.es · www.libertaddigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Community of Madrid requested an urgent eviction of the protest camp. cronicaeconomica.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Heavy rains and wind caused damage to tents and awnings at the Sol encampment. www.elperiodico.digital · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · okdiario.com · www.20minutos.es · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Protesters at the Sol encampment reported thefts and established new security protocols. labandera.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The High Court of Justice of Madrid ruled that legal requirements for administrative inactivity were not met. cronicaeconomica.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The TSJM rejected the request to dismantle the Sol encampment. cronicaeconomica.com · www.rivasactual.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Protesters in Puerta del Sol are demonstrating against the housing crisis. www.elperiodico.digital · www.farodevigo.es · www.laopinioncoruna.es · okdiario.com · www.20minutos.es · +3 more