Montse Aguilar

Montse Aguilar was a 51-year-old cleaning worker in Barcelona who tragically died during a severe heatwave. On the night of her passing, she communicated her discomfort to her mother and a friend, expressing symptoms that suggested she was suffering from heat-related illness. Despite reporting her struggles to her supervisor, Montse continued her work until she collapsed at home shortly after returning from her shift. Her untimely death has sparked outrage and calls for accountability from her family, who believe that her death was caused by negligence in ensuring the safety of workers during extreme heat conditions.