An elderly owner watches as citizens forcibly remove North African occupiers—and the crowd erupts in cheers. What does this say about worker rights and legal protections?
The Squatter Crisis That Broke the System
What Happens to the Workers—and the Owner—Now?
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Spain, property owners cannot legally change locks or remove squatters without a court order. Doing so can result in criminal charges for desahucio ilegal (illegal eviction). The owner now risks fines, lawsuits, or worse.
