Thousands protest Spain's housing crisis, fueled by high rents and limited public housing.

Thousands of Spaniards protested in over 30 cities against the escalating housing crisis. The crisis is fueled by high demand and limited public housing, with rents nearly doubling over ten years. Young people, hit by high unemployment, struggle to afford housing. Spain's public housing for rent constitutes under 2% of all available housing, the lowest in OECD countries. Protesters also criticize international hedge funds for buying properties for short-term rentals, a practice seen as worsening the housing shortage. Despite government efforts, experts predict the crisis will persist.

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