Families Pack Their Lives in a Box as Housing Protections Expire

Con la vida en una caja tras el fin del escudo social

Mar 15, 2026, 04:30 AM es source ↗
Global EconomyIran Military Conflict

Summary

Thousands of vulnerable families in Spain are once again facing the threat of eviction after the political right blocked the extension of social housing protections. The expiry of the so-called "social shield" leaves renters without safety nets at a time of economic uncertainty, compounded by the potential fallout of the Iran conflict on energy prices and the cost of living. Families describe packing their belongings into boxes, bracing for a loss of their homes.

Preview

El desahucio vuelve a ser una amenaza para miles de familias vulnerables tras el rechazo de las derechas a su protección y los efectos de la guerra de Irán en el horizonte

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