Galicia Demands Action on Housing Crisis: Social Rent Soars for Xuxán Cooperatives

Galicia's Regional Government Demands Action from Spain Over Xuxán Housing Crisis The Xunta de Galicia is demanding urgent action from the Spanish government to address a housing crisis impacting 250 cooperative members in Xuxán. The controversy centers around a sharp increase in social rents due to changes in the conditions of ICO (Instituto de Crédito Oficial) loans used to finance the construction of 224 homes. Cooperative members report that their monthly rent has nearly tripled, rising from an initial 400-600 euros to almost 1000 euros. "This situation is unacceptable," stated María Martínez Allegue, the regional minister for Housing and Infrastructure Planning. Allegue has written to the central government's Ministry of Housing, demanding a resolution and a meeting to discuss the issue. She also urged the ICO to modify the loan conditions to prevent similar situations in the future. The Xunta insists that it will not allow the central government's promises of affordable housing to remain unfulfilled. The issue highlights the challenges faced by social housing initiatives in Spain and the impact of fluctuating financial policies on vulnerable communities. The Xunta's strong stance underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for a swift resolution to alleviate the hardship faced by the Xuxán cooperatives.