Madrid Airport Battles Insect Infestation and Rising Homelessness
- Spain's airport authority AENA announced that only travelers with boarding passes and employees will be allowed entry during off-peak hours.
- Homeless encampments at Madrid Airport have been increasing, with local media reporting hundreds of individuals present.
- AENA requested assistance from Madrid city officials months ago but has received insufficient help, according to their statement.
- Gaspar García, a coordinator for the charity Bokatas, accused AENA of barring their staff from helping the homeless in the terminal.
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