The fight for Maricarmen won and will return home! The claim continues, so that it does not repeat.

Maricarmen won, will be able to return home thanks to the fight. The Government of Pedro Sánchez presented its proposal to respond to the housing crisis, but far from advancing in substantive measures, He opted for two decrees to satisfy his partners. In the meantime, The mobilization for housing shows that, if we move, they tremble. We must strengthen the camps and build “Puertas del Sol” throughout the State. Porque si no les paramos la mano, there will continue to be many Maricarmen.

By Santi Gonzalez

Of decrees to satisfy each partner

This Tuesday, from the 10:30h, The proposal of the Government of Pedro Sánchez for the decree that would respond to the current housing crisis was made official. But, instead of proposing a decree like the one that was requested from the streets days ago, issued two decrees, one to please each partner. The first proposes the prohibition of evictions until 31 from December to 2030, the freezing of rents 2%, the extension of contracts that end before 31 from December to 2028 for two more years, and the bonus for tenants with incomes below 33.000 annual euros. further, proposes the regulation and collection of VAT 10% for tourist apartments, not a 21% to please Junts, and the prohibition of the purchase of real estate by investment funds until 2028. What would become the famous play of kicking forward and, when we meet the ball, we see. Something that the PSOE Government has accustomed us to. And indefinite rentals were left in a second decree, for fear that the entire decree due to that measure will be overturned in Congress. With that fear you cannot advance in substantive measures.

Patches that do not solve the problem

It is a reality that, with these conditions, Maricarmen's eviction would not have occurred, at least until 2030. But the problem is what happens after that date.. The Government calls itself “left”, but not even in this context of mobilization is it capable of going for fundamental measures that change things from the root.. It limits itself to putting patches and saving the situation with ephemeral concessions with electoral objectives.. We need the expropriation of the large land holders who drive up prices and drive us out of our neighborhoods, and that they are forever prohibited from purchasing real estate. The housing, on the contrary, It will continue to be a commodity with which to speculate and not a right.

Maricarmen will return home for the fight

The agreement, mediated by the Madrid City Council, contemplates a new lease contract for eight years, with an income that cannot exceed 30% of your net income. further, includes public endorsement of the contract, non-payment insurance, multi-risk home insurance and legal advice, free economic and tax for Maricarmen. Returning home is the concrete result of a fight for housing and demonstrates the importance of organizing and mobilizing to defend the right to stay in our homes.. from now, the only one “merit” by Isabel Díaz Ayuso (PP) is having been part of those responsible for causing the situation, that got completely out of hand and to which he had to respond due to the pressure of the fight.

Continue in the streets and prepare the general strike

That's why we have to continue in the streets, pressing, which is the only guarantee of change; insist on the general strike, of which the majority unions are terrified, and continue articulating a plan to fight for housing, but also for education and health. It is proven that if we move, they tremble. Puertas del Sol throughout the State! Whatever, We must support the camping in Puerta del Sol, strengthen it, confront any eviction attempt and be the initial support point for a great national fight for decent housing. Let's hold massive mobilizations and “Puertas del Sol” throughout the Spanish State!! What UGT and CC. AND. call assemblies for the general strike!

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