Spanish cities face protests over neglected parks and gardens

Residents in several Spanish cities are protesting the deteriorating state of public parks and gardens due to lack of maintenance and drought. In Málaga, falling branches have caused injuries, leading opposition members to demand an audit of privatized maintenance contracts and a move toward municipalizing the service to ensure better public control.

In Elche, the mayor has acknowledged that the care of green spaces remains a pending issue for the administration. Despite highlighting significant public investment over the last three years, local leaders recognize that the condition of urban vegetation has drawn widespread criticism from citizens.