Spain housing crisis: Thousands seek tenant protections after eviction of 87-year-old

 In Madrid, a massive protest unfolded as tens of thousands rallied for stronger tenant protections amidst escalating rents and evictions. The poignant eviction of an elderly woman has spotlighted Spain’s ongoing housing crisis, sparking demands for measures to prevent fraud and a moratorium on evictions without alternative housing. With a notable shortage in rental properties, the housing dilemma continues to intensify despite recent economic growth. In Madrid, a massive protest unfolded as tens of thousands rallied for stronger tenant protections amidst escalating rents and evictions. The poignant eviction of an elderly woman has spotlighted Spain’s ongoing housing crisis, sparking demands for measures to prevent fraud and a moratorium on evictions without alternative housing. With a notable shortage in rental properties, the housing dilemma continues to intensify despite recent economic growth.