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The news from 20minutos focuses heavily on domestic Spanish issues, particularly a protest encampment in Sol demanding action on housing and evictions, and political discussions surrounding it. There's also coverage of a court case involving politicians, a story on drug trafficking on the Costa…
More than a hundred tents are set up in Sol as part of a protest demanding the 'Maricarmen decree' and against evictions, with participants vowing to continue their demonstration.
Sociologist Ignacio Urquizu comments on the current encampment in Sol, noting that while the 15-M movement involved younger people, the current protest attracts participants of all ages.
Pablo Iglesias describes the 'Maricarmen decree' protest as potentially the most significant recent movement, likening it to Rosa Parks' civil rights activism.
The article details the demands of the Tenants' Union regarding the 'Maricarmen decree' and outlines the measures they are urging the government to implement, amidst their protest encampment.
Members of the PSOE are urging Pedro Sánchez to advance the legislative agenda, expressing frustration with the PNV party and stating that negotiations are no longer possible.
Police on the Costa del Sol are struggling to combat drug trafficking due to a lack of resources, resorting to using seized vehicles.
Cuban political express Luis Manuel Otero shares concerns about potential US intervention under Trump, drawing parallels with Venezuela and the continuation of 'castrism'.
An analysis of voting patterns in major European cities highlights Lisbon and Madrid as outliers with less progressive electoral results compared to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin.
