Housing unions blocked several major streets in Barcelona from 07:50 on Monday, 28 September 2026. Protesters obstructed Avenida Meridiana and Creu Coberta, while others marched towards Diagonal. Police intervened to prevent a blockade at Passeig de Gràcia.
The demonstrations follow the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid. The Sindicat de Llogateres is demanding the 'Maricarmen decree', which would ensure rental contracts are automatically renewed and become indefinite, to be approved by the government.
A surprise action was planned at Diagonal Metro station ahead of a 19:00 march to the Palau de Congressos. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to attend an event there, as activists pressure the Council of Ministers to pass the decree this Tuesday.