# Housing unions block Barcelona streets in protest 28 September 2026 at 16:53 > Activists demand the 'Maricarmen decree' for indefinite rental contracts ahead of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's visit to Barcelona. 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. [#Barcelona]() [#HousingRights]() #MaricarmenDecree #SindicatDeLlogateres [#PedroSánchez]() ## Related news ## [Sánchez announces new housing decree for Spain]() 28 September 2026 at 13:47 ## [Sánchez to present new housing decree on Tuesday]() 27 September 2026 at 15:13 ## [Elderly woman evicted from Madrid home after 71 years]() 26 September 2026 at 16:58 ## [Mass Protest in Madrid Demands General Elections]() 26 September 2026 at 10:34 ## [Barcelona supermarket hours for La Mercè 2026]() 24 September 2026 at 13:50