Thousands demand dignified housing in Gran Canaria

A demonstration marched through the streets of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to claim the right to a home and neighborhood protection.

Generic image of a demonstration for dignified housing in a Gran Canaria street.
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Generic image of a demonstration for dignified housing in a Gran Canaria street.

More than 600 people demonstrated this Saturday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to demand dignified housing and the defense of neighborhoods.

The protest, organized by the collective Derecho al Techo (Right to Shelter), traversed the streets of the Schamann area in the Gran Canarian capital.
Organizers estimated the attendance at over 600 participants, who raised their voices to demand access to affordable housing and the protection of urban areas against speculation.