Large Housing Rights Protest Draws Crowds in Valencia, Spain

Large crowds gathered in Valencia, Spain, on October 3 during a major housing rights protest against rising rents and real estate speculation. Footage shows protesters marching near the City of Arts and Sciences and Palau de les Arts, carrying banners and rainbow flags while chanting slogans including “Valencia es nuestra.” Housing rights groups including the Sindicato de Inquilinas and PAH called for more affordable housing and a general strike. Tensions escalated near a real estate investment summit, where protesters clashed with police. The demonstration highlights growing concerns over housing affordability and the role of property investors in Spanish cities.

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