Protests erupted in multiple Spanish cities, including Madrid, following the rejection of rental protection measures by parliament. Tens of thousands of demonstrators demanded action on the housing crisis affecting vulnerable renters. The anger was sparked by the eviction of an elderly woman, who became a symbol of the housing struggles. The rising rental costs have made affordable housing increasingly out of reach for many citizens. Protests erupted in multiple Spanish cities, including Madrid, following the rejection of rental protection measures by parliament. Tens of thousands of demonstrators demanded action on the housing crisis affecting vulnerable renters. The anger was sparked by the eviction of an elderly woman, who became a symbol of the housing struggles. The rising rental costs have made affordable housing increasingly out of reach for many citizens.
