Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
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"I was legislating against those who consider housing just another object on the market with which to speculate."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
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Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
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