Residents of the Finestrelles neighborhood in Esplugues, Catalonia, occupied the 17th-century Cal Suis farmhouse, claiming it for public use. Their actions oppose the local socialist government's plan to transfer the property to the Order of Sant Joan de Déu for a sociosanitary center.
Cal Suis, along with its surrounding gardens, comprises almost a hectare of land. While residents aren't against a sociosanitary center, they propose building it on the hospital's land instead.
Residents question the city council's expropriation of the property with public funds, only to cede it to a private entity. They suggest using the farmhouse for various neighborhood organizations lacking dedicated spaces. The council defends its plan as publicly beneficial, citing collaborations with other entities.
The city council filed a lawsuit against the residents for illegal occupation but remains open to dialogue. Meanwhile, residents continue daily activities and assemblies at Cal Suis to gather signatures.