Málaga Mayor Faces Housing Crisis Backlash After Council Meeting

Málaga's Housing Crisis Takes Center Stage at City Council Meeting Málaga, Spain – May 29, 2025 – A recent city council meeting in Málaga ignited a heated debate about the city's escalating housing crisis. The Socialist Party (PSOE) confronted Mayor Francisco de la Torre, playing an audio clip that seemingly contradicts his public statements on the issue. The video, published by 101TV Málaga, quickly went viral, generating significant public discussion and highlighting the severity of the housing shortage. The PSOE's representative, Dani Pérez, presented a short audio excerpt of the mayor's words, emphasizing De la Torre's acknowledgment of the housing crisis. "¿Hay una crisis habitacional o no la hay? La hay," (Is there a housing crisis or not? There is.), stated the audio clip, according to the video. However, Mayor De la Torre countered that his statement was made in the context of explaining the need for smaller apartments and the importance of providing more land for housing development. He emphasized the need for increased housing supply to address the imbalance between demand and availability. The video shows De la Torre's reaction to the audio clip, and his subsequent comments further fueled the ongoing debate. The video's comments section reflects the public's deep concern and frustration over the housing crisis. Many residents expressed their anxieties about finding affordable housing for their families. The incident underscores the urgent need for effective solutions to address the housing shortage in Málaga and ensure access to affordable and dignified housing for all its citizens.