Nomad: housing & costs · Lanzarote · 12.11, 08:24

Protest in Arrecife against high housing prices

A protest against high housing prices and tourism pressure took place in Arrecife on Lanzarote on Wednesday 11 November. Between 2300 and 5000 people attended the event.

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The march started at 17:30 at Casa Amarilla. It passed through the centre of Arrecife to José Ramírez Cerdá park. Participants demanded lower rents. They wanted to limit the influence of investment funds. They also wanted certain areas to be recognised as housing stress zones.

Organisers and trade unions (CCOO, UGT, STEC, SOC) estimate the number of participants at 4500-5000. The police report a figure of 2300 people. Protesters demanded more resources from Cabildo de Lanzarote y La Graciosa. They also asked the Gobierno de Canarias to take over powers regarding the right to housing.

Sources

Cadena SER Crónicas de Lanzarote La Voz de Lanzarote diariodelanzarote.com

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