Mercedes Arnalde Barrera
Mercedes Arnalde Barrera, 67, is one of the last remaining residents in the bustling area of Sol, Madrid. A retired doctor, she has lived in her family home overlooking the iconic Puerta del Sol since birth. With deep roots in her community, she has witnessed the transformation of her neighborhood due to the influx of tourist rentals and illegal establishments. Despite numerous complaints to local authorities, she continues to fight for the preservation of her residential home against the pressures of commercial exploitation, embodying the struggle of long-time residents in a rapidly changing urban landscape.
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Mercedes Arnalde Barrera is one of the few remaining residents in Sol, Madrid, who is fighting against the invasion of tourist apartments.
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