[Spain] Riots: Violent demonstration

On 5 April 2025, at the call of Tenants' Union, between 15,000 (according to the police) and 150,000 (organizers) people, including the PSOE spokesperson in the Madrid City Council, Minister of Youth and Children Sira Rego (IU), PCE Secretary General Enrique Santiago, SMR co-coordinators, and a More Madrid spokesperson in the Madrid City Council, demonstrated in Madrid - Centro (Madrid) to denounce speculation, soaring rents, and the commodification of housing, calling for immediate rent reductions and stronger protections against evictions. The event was part of a nationwide demonstration called by a coalition of housing rights associations and labor unions, demanding access to housing and lower rental prices across the country. Clashes broke out when around 400 demonstrators surrounded and threw objects at police officers, injuring two, prompting a police charge. Organizers distanced themselves from the altercations.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-05

Country

Spain

Event type

riot

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