Thousands manifest in Madrid because of the housing crisis following the blockade of government decrees
The Madrileños have mobilized for tens of thousands, chanting slogans for justice and waving keys in reference to the housing crisis in the Spanish city, after the Congress of Deputies rejected two government-led decrees with measures to alleviate the situation: the automatic renewal of rental contracts and restrictions on evictions. The last wave of protests was unleashed after the eviction of Maricarren Abascal, a 87-year-old woman who had lived in her home for over 70 years. The scandal brought to light the increase versus
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The Madrileños have mobilized for tens of thousands, chanting slogans for justice and waving keys in reference to the housing crisis in the Spanish city, after the Congress of Deputies rejected two government-led decrees with measures to alleviate the situation: the automatic renewal of rental contracts and restrictions on evictions. The last wave of protests was unleashed after the eviction of Maricarren Abascal, a 87-year-old woman who had lived in her home for over 70 years. The scandal brought to light the increase versus
