Demonstrators numbering in the tens of thousands have flooded the streets of various Spanish cities to voice their anger and frustration over the country’s escalating housing crisis. The widespread protests were triggered by the recent forcible eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, an event that has intensified public outcry regarding the lack of affordable housing and tenant protections in Spain.
Spain Sees Mass Protests Over Housing Crisis After Elderly Woman’s Eviction
This isn’t just about one family. It shows how broken the entire rental market has become across Spain.
Evicting an 87-year-old woman is beyond cruel. The government needs to act now, not just issue statements.