Police dismantle protest camp in Madrid: authorities, activists
Summary
Police have dismantled a protest tent camp in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square after more than a month of demonstrations over Spain’s housing crisis. City authorities said the eviction was carried out without incident, while organisers described it as a violent police operation that injured several people.
Key Points
- Police cleared a protest tent camp in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol after it had occupied the square for more than a month.
- City authorities said 334 people were removed and two arrested, and that the operation passed without violence.
- Protest organisers accused police of using tear gas and injuring several people.
- The camp began after an elderly pensioner was evicted from her Madrid home, triggering nationwide protests over housing costs and tenant protections.
