87-year-old’s eviction sparks encampment in Madrid plaza to protest housing crisis

Protesters have established an encampment in Madrid’s historic Puerta del Sol plaza following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The demonstration, which began over the weekend, has grown to include multigenerational families who joined the site by Sunday to protest the broader housing crisis in Spain. The occupation marks a second day of public action centered on the eviction incident. The gathering serves as a focal point for ongoing grievances regarding housing accessibility and affordability within the country.