Fresh protests over housing flare in Spain after lawmakers reject relief measures
Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Madrid and other cities in Spain on Saturday to demand affordable housing, fuelled by anger at lawmakers who narrowly rejected measures put forward by the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to strengthen protection for tenants.
Tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and other Spanish cities to demand affordable housing. The protests were sparked by lawmakers narrowly rejecting measures proposed by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government to strengthen protection for tenants.
The rejected measures aimed to tackle Spain's housing crisis, which has been fuelled by public outcry over evictions and sharp rent increases. An 87-year-old woman's eviction last month, after she couldn't afford a rent increase, triggered nationwide protests.
Protesters are demanding lower rents, an end to evictions, and a ban on investment funds buying property. According to BBC World, about 50 planned marches were expected to take place in cities such as Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona.
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