Thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets in the capital Madrid calling for the end of eviction of homeowners, which has risen dramatically during the recession, Press TV reports.
The demonstration was staged in the city on Saturday in the latest street actions taken to protest against the harsh economic reforms adopted by the conservative government over the past few months.
The protesters chanted anti-government slogans and called on the Spanish High Court to punish bankers over mortgage fraud.
Å“The main reason is to point out the responsible party for the mortgage fraud, the bankers, those who control the business of the housing bubble must be taken to court and be punished,” said a protester.
Over 400,000 people have been evicted from their homes since the Spanish economy collapsed into recession in the second half of 2008, taking with it millions of jobs.
Official data showed nearly 40,000 homes in Spain were seized by banks in 2012, due to foreclosures.
The central bank reported on May 10 that a total of 39,167 homes were seized last year after homeowners were not able to make payments.
The prospect of eviction has angered people all over the country, pushing a number of them to commit suicide.
The Spanish government has also been sharply criticized over its austerity measures that are hitting the middle and working classes the hardest.
MAM/PR
This article originally appeared on: Press TV