Amelia Sánchez, 76 years old: “The young people have returned, since 15M I only heard fascists shouting”
The woman found out about the camp at night and spontaneously came to help the campers so they can continue “strong” with the movement.
Amelia Sánchez, a 76-year-old woman, joined a protest camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol against the eviction of Maricarmen. She came to show her support for the young people, mostly between 18 and 35 years old, who set up camp. Amelia, who had not previously been involved in activism, was moved to join the protest after learning about the eviction and the gathering of hundreds of people with tents.
She spent the day helping out by distributing water and fruit to the campers. Amelia sees her presence as a way to offer support to the younger generation and to make sure that the momentum of the protest is not lost.
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