More than two weeks after the start of the housing rights protest camp in Puerta del Sol, fatigue is beginning to show among demonstrators. Sleepless nights, a lack of toilets and the difficulties of living outdoors are taking an increasing toll. Yet, the solidarity and determination of those who remain are keeping the protest alive.
In the heart of Madrid, surrounded by tourists asking what is happening and passers-by stopping to take photographs, the protesters have built a small community. The tarpaulins surrounding part of the camp provide protection and privacy, while the tents have become their refuge over the past few weeks.
