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Barcelona Erupts In Mass Protest As Thousands Demand Action On Housing Crisis
Thousands take to the streets of central Barcelona to demand lower housing costs--both for rent and home ownership--and an end to evictions. The protest, organized by the Tenants' Union and other social groups, is part of a nationwide mobilization across more than 40 Spanish cities. Demonstrators condemn real estate speculation and call for urgent action to guarantee access to affordable housing. According to the Tenants' Union, approximately 100,000 people gather in Barcelona, though the Spanish government's estimate is closer to 15,000. Key demands include a 50% reduction in rental prices, permanent rental contracts, the reuse of vacant and tourist properties, and a ban on eviction companies. Spain's Minister of Housing, Isabel Rodriguez, expresses partial support for the demands, emphasizing the need for inter-institutional cooperation to ensure homes are for living, not speculation. In Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, on April 5, 2025 (Photo by Albert Llop/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12231973 |
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| Photographer | Albert Llop/NurPhoto |
| Category | Social Issue |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Albert Llop/NurPhoto |
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