Key facts
- Protesters are demanding decent housing at affordable prices.
- The Madrid regional government continues to push for the camp's eviction.
- Demonstrators have established a community with a medical assistance area and a library.
- Solidarity and donations from citizens are keeping the protest alive.
Demonstrators have maintained a protest camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol for over two weeks, advocating for affordable housing. Despite facing exhaustion, lack of basic facilities, and the threat of eviction, the protesters have organized themselves into a community, relying on citizen donations for food and supplies. The regional government, however, continues to pursue legal avenues to clear the camp, even as the High Court of Justice of Madrid has previously rejected eviction requests. The protest has also led to discussions about rerouting the upcoming Transhumance Festival.