Amparo Larrañaga backs son in housing protest

Actress Amparo Larrañaga highlights the housing crisis as her son joins a peaceful sit-in at Madrid's Puerta del Sol despite being employed.

The 63-year-old actress Amparo Larrañaga, daughter of Carlos Larrañaga and María Luisa Merlo, has revealed that her youngest son is currently participating in a peaceful sit-in at 's to protest against the ongoing national housing crisis.

During an appearance on the La 2 programme Sukha with writer Edu Galán, the sister of Luis Merlo explained that her son holds a double degree from England and speaks three languages. Despite being employed, he relies on a loan and cannot afford local rent.

Larrañaga, who was promoting her new play Victoria about parents and their son's football career, used the platform to highlight the financial struggles of qualified workers. She defended the protesters' conduct while noting the lack of affordable housing.


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