Madrid Demands Puerta del Sol Evacuation Within 48 Hours

The Community of Madrid has sent a formal request to the Government Delegation demanding action regarding the situation in the square.

Image of Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, featuring the Casa de Correos building and the Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue.
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Image of Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, featuring the Casa de Correos building and the Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue.

The Community of Madrid has issued a formal request to the Government Delegation demanding the evacuation of Puerta del Sol within a maximum of 48 hours.

The Minister of Presidency, Justice, and Local Administration, Miguel Ángel García Martín, announced that the Madrid regional government has urged the Government Delegate to issue the necessary instructions for the evacuation of the iconic square.
Should a favorable response not be received within the stipulated timeframe, the Community of Madrid has warned that it will file an administrative litigation appeal. This appeal will include a request for precautionary measures from the relevant judicial body, defending the general interest of Madrid's citizens.
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"Impunity, illegality, disorder cannot continue to run rampant in Puerta del Sol. We give the Government Delegate 48 hours to comply with this requirement, and if they do not, we will file the corresponding administrative litigation appeal."

Miguel Ángel García Martín · Minister of Presidency, Justice, and Local Administration of the Community of Madrid
The regional administration emphasizes that if the request is not met, all pertinent legal actions will be undertaken, including criminal proceedings against the Government Delegate if necessary.
Based on information from the official source: Comunidad de Madrid — Notas de prensa (29/09/2026)