Madrid Protest: 7291 Lives Lost, Families Demand Justice

Madrid Protest: 7291 Lives Lost, Families Demand Justice for Pandemic and Storm Victims Madrid, Spain – Families of victims from the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2024 DANA storm held a powerful protest in Madrid today. The demonstration, marked by the number 7291 representing the total number of deaths, highlighted the ongoing struggle for truth, justice, and reparations. The demonstration focused on the high death toll in Madrid's nursing homes during the pandemic and the victims of the devastating DANA storm. Protestors held signs with the number 7291 and messages demanding accountability from the government. "They didn't do what they should have," stated Rosa Álvarez, a representative of the families of DANA victims. "They still aren't doing it. Ayuso must resign!" Yolanda Sanz, whose family member died in a Madrid nursing home, added, "My relative suffered for days because there was no medical care in the facility." The protest included emotional speeches, interviews with family members, and a choir performance. The event underscored the emotional weight of loss and the ongoing demand for justice and measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The next Tuesday, two former officials from Ayuso's government will be declared as defendants in the case, responsible for the protocols in place during the crisis. The protest serves as a powerful testament to the families' unwavering commitment to seeking accountability and ensuring that such events never happen again.