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Tent encampments in central Madrid press government on housing costs

Al Jazeera reports that hundreds of protesters have set up tents in the city centre, calling for action on soaring housing costs.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
Crowd beneath blue tent canopies and colorful umbrellas in a city square, with historic buildings behind.
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Hundreds of protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid to demand government action on soaring housing costs, according to Al Jazeera.

The report describes the encampments as a protest over the housing crisis but does not specify how long they have been in place or give a precise location within the city centre.

Protesters are calling for government action, though the report does not outline the measures they want.

Al Jazeera gives no exact count of participants. The supplied report is the sole account of the protest.

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