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Madrid Protesters Target Vulture Funds Over Spain's Housing Crisis as Snap Election Looms

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Madrid Protesters Target Vulture Funds Over Spain's Housing Crisis as Snap Election Looms

Here is what the page “Madrid Protesters Target Vulture Funds Over Spain's Housing Crisis as Snap Election Looms” contains. Hundreds of protesters have pitched tents in central Madrid, directing their anger at so-called vulture funds they blame for exacerbating Spain's housing crisis. The demonstrations come as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election, adding political urgency to the demands for affordable housing. Activists argue that international investment firms, often referred to as vulture funds, have bought up distressed properties and driven up rents, pushing many Spaniards out of the market.

With the election set for July 23, housing has become a key campaign issue, and parties are under pressure to address the growing discontent. The protests reflect a broader European trend of backlash against speculative real estate investors, but in Spain the timing is particularly volatile. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.

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