Spain's Rent Crisis: When Workers Can't Afford to Live

Spain is facing a growing housing crisis. Renters across the country are struggling to keep up with rising costs. This is not just a problem for factory workers. Retirees, gig workers, students, the unemployed, and even middle-income families are feeling the pressure. One case stands out. Maricarmen, a Spanish renter, became a symbol of this struggle. But she is not alone—and she is not an exception.