According to CoinMeta, the Spanish left-wing government's expulsion of an 87-year-old man who had lived in the same home for 70 years sparked tens of thousands of protesters taking to the streets, demanding that the government take measures to help tenants. Protesters marched in cities such as Madrid, calling for a general strike and affordable housing. In the eastern city of Valencia, police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who breached security measures. Public anger over the expulsions put significant pressure on Spain's progressive government, forcing it to take action to address the housing crisis. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that early elections would be held on November 29th to address the outrage caused by the refusal to implement housing measures. Protesters stated that they would not leave until the government took concrete steps to protect tenants.