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Protests for the right to housing have brought together some 950,000 people in Spain

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Thousands of Spanish tenants gathered in 33 cities to demand housing rights after the government rejected housing measures. The event involved approximately 950,000 participants, with Madrid seeing the highest turnout at around 500,000. The protests intensified following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who was later evicted again. The government approved new housing decrees, but the Congress rejected them due to opposition from the PP, Vox, and Junts parties. A general strike was announced but delayed until October 5, 2026, with a specific protest scheduled for the Plaça Urquinaona.

Key points

• Approximately 950,000 Spanish tenants participated in protests across 33 cities to demand housing rights after the government rejected housing measures.
• The government approved housing decrees, but the Congress rejected them due to opposition from the PP, Vox, and Junts parties.

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Data is based on a single platform report from October 5, 2026, and may not reflect all protest locations or participants.

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