Thousands protest housing crisis across Spain

Tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and other Spanish cities to protest the housing crisis. The protests were sparked by lawmakers rejecting relief measures for tenants. According to Le Monde English, the rejection came after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home following a 275% rent increase.

The protests were fueled by anger at the government's inability to strengthen protection for tenants, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government having put forward measures that were narrowly rejected. The housing crisis has led to widespread discontent, with many calling for affordable housing.

The protests were part of a series of marches scheduled across the country, with reports of significant turnouts in Madrid and other cities. The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe was in Madrid, where the marches took place.

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