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Does Spain really live off tourism? In 2023, tourism in the Balearic Islands generated €17.6 billion, representing 45% of its GDP, but wealth is not being distributed equitably, and the population is increasingly impoverished. The islands hold another record for poverty and social inequality, with over 35% of the population at risk of poverty and exclusion, more than 13% in extreme poverty, and an unemployment rate of 20%. We heard from Sergio Fanjul, who was already warning about the over-tourism in Madrid's Lavapiés neighborhood in 2013. Currently, Málaga, along with Madrid and Barcelona, ​​has the highest number of tourist apartments in Spain. How is tourism affecting resources, cities, and the local population? We had to talk about this before going on vacation. And speaking of current events, what a joy our French neighbors have given us in the second round of elections! We also discussed a tool called Digital Wallet Beta, which will be optional to download and is expected to be available by the end of summer to verify that its users are of legal age. The Valencian regional government has eliminated gender violence training for local police officers, which is especially relevant given that this is a community-oriented police force. Finally, we reported on the second known suicide due to eviction in Catalonia in 2024. You can also listen to us on the Podium Podcast app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Ivoox. Follow us on social media: ⭐ Instagram: @saldremosmejores ⭐ Twitter: @saldremosmejor ⭐ TikTok: @saldremosmejores ⭐ Facebook: Saldremos Mejores ⭐ Inés Hernand: @ineshernand ⭐ Nerea Pérez de las Heras: @nereaperezdelasheras