Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis
Summary
Tens of thousands marched across Spain to demand action on the housing crisis, with clashes reported in Madrid and Valencia. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez may call a snap election after housing legislation failed in parliament.
Key Points
- Spanish police arrested three far-right activists and used rubber bullets after clashes in Madrid during nationwide housing protests.
- Demonstrators rallied across 50 Spanish cities, with about 70,000 people joining the protest in Madrid, according to the government.
- Housing measures triggered by anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid were rejected in parliament.
- Spanish media reported that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez may call a snap election in November after the legislation failed.
