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Son Hugo caravan dwellers accuse Palma City Council of housing crisis

21.05.2026 18:43 1 min 1 source
Diario de Mallorca SPA
Son Hugo caravan dwellers accuse Palma City Council of housing crisis
Original source: Diario de Mallorca

Residents of caravans in the Son Hugo area of Palma de Mallorca have responded to statements by municipal spokesperson Mercedes Celeste, who announced sanctions and promised to 'restore order'. The caravan dwellers claim they are forced to live in trailers due to unaffordable housing rents and accuse the local administration of failing to address the housing crisis. They are preparing for a court challenge against a municipal ordinance they say is aimed at expelling them from the city.

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Son Hugo caravan dwellers accuse Palma City Council of housing crisis

21.05.2026 Diario de Mallorca SPA Original source

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