AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Crisis in Madrid: Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly evicted from her Retiro home after more than 70 years, sparking protests and renewed anger over Spain’s rental squeeze. From hospital, she urged supporters to back a Saturday demonstration in Madrid and push for the “Maricarmen decree” to curb evictions and regulate rents. Protest Route & Backers: The Tenants’ Union march starts at 6:30 PM at Puerta del Sol, passes Cibeles and ends at the Congress of Deputies, with groups including FRAVM, Revolutionary Left and the Student Union backing the call. Police vs Government Delegate: Jupol’s union accused Madrid’s government delegate of hypocrisy over the eviction operation, calling it a “smokescreen.” Transport & Tourism Tensions: In the Balearics, the PP hit back at transport minister Óscar Puente over airport planning and tourist-capacity disputes. EU/Global Context: Separately, NATO chief Mark Rutte faced criticism after remarks about Europe enabling US actions in Iran.
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