Vallecas residents raise concerns over open-air drug use and urban decay

Residents in the Puente de Vallecas district of Madrid have expressed growing concern over worsening public safety, cleanliness, and drug abuse. According to local reports, the main boulevard and surrounding streets face persistent challenges involving homeless individuals dealing with addiction, public brawls, and unsanitary conditions.

Neighborhood groups have criticized the spread of illegal drug dens and persistent waste accumulation, arguing that municipal cleaning services favor central Madrid over peripheral districts. Residents report that conditions in some areas have degraded to levels reminiscent of the 1980s, urging municipal action on safety and sanitation.

Sources: El Mundo.