Housing Rights Protests Intensify Across Spain Ahead of Decree Announcement

• Protesters have gathered at Madrid's Puerta del Sol, awaiting the government's announcement on a new housing decree following an agreement between the PSOE and Sumar parties.
• The cabinet meeting was delayed by over an hour due to ongoing negotiations, while activists from various sectors, including childcare workers and firefighters, joined the encampment to demand urgent housing measures.

Context and Triggers

• The mobilization was fueled by the recent eviction of a Madrid resident, 'Maricarmen,' whose case gained national attention.
• Maricarmen reached an agreement to return to her home, with rent set at 30% of her income, following legal intervention.
• Activists cite the eviction of Maricarmen alongside the suicide of 'Olga,' a resident of L’Hospitalet evicted in April, as critical turning points in the struggle for housing rights.

Nationwide Mobilization

• Catalonia: Thousands took to the streets on Monday night, blocking the Avinguda Diagonal near an official government event.
• Other Regions: Historic protests have been reported across Spain, including Galicia, Andalusia, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, as the movement continues to evolve.