Overview

• An estimated 30,000 people marched in Madrid on May 25, 2025, to protest the perceived deterioration and privatization of public healthcare.
• The protest, organized by the 'Vecinas y Vecinos de Barrios y Pueblos de Madrid' platform, included over 100 neighborhood associations.
• Key issues raised included long waiting lists, staffing shortages, and insufficient funding for public healthcare services.
• Protesters accused the Madrid regional government, led by Ayuso, of deliberately dismantling public healthcare to favor private providers.
• The demonstration received support from healthcare unions, left-wing political parties, and various civil organizations.