Barcelona residents protested against overtourism on Sunday, targeting tourists and short-term rentals. Protesters, including those evicted from their homes due to rising rents driven by tourism, demanded better regulation. While tourism is vital to the city's economy, locals argue they are being priced out of their own homes. The city's recent ban on short-term rentals from 2028 has sparked debate, with some landlords claiming they are unfairly scapegoated while others believe it's necessary to address the housing crisis.

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