Thousands Protest Housing Crisis Across Spain
Summary
Thousands of people have protested across Spain over soaring rents and a deepening housing crisis, with demonstrations in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. The unrest has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez after parliament rejected emergency housing measures.
Key Points
- Thousands of protesters marched across Spain demanding lower rents, stronger tenant protections and an end to evictions of vulnerable people.
- Clashes broke out in Valencia, where police said nine officers were injured and five people were arrested.
- The housing movement intensified after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal sparked nationwide outrage.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government failed to pass emergency housing decrees in parliament, fueling speculation about an early election.
