Madrid protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis

Hundreds of protesters have set up tents in central Madrid over Spain's housing crisis as the prime minister calls a snap election.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM EDT

Hundreds of protesters have set up a tent camp in central Madrid, blaming what they call 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis.

The demonstrations come as the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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