Vallecas is on guard against the advance of tourist apartments. Socialist spokesperson Jediael Álvarez says that until now this matter had not been discussed in the district's municipal board.
Vallecas is beginning to fear that a phenomenon similar to that of the central districts will occur: rent increases, closure of local businesses and displacement of longtime residents. “We have begun to receive complaints about the noise generated by these tourists and the increase in rents caused by these accommodations,” says Jorge Nacarino.