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Unsanitary conditions reported at former Civil Guard barracks in Puente Genil

The mayor calls for judicial eviction of squatters due to the severe public health risks.

Image of the old Civil Guard barracks in Puente Genil in a state of abandonment.
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Image of the old Civil Guard barracks in Puente Genil in a state of abandonment.

The mayor of Puente Genil, Sergio Velasco, has denounced the severe unsanitary conditions at the former Civil Guard barracks and demands immediate judicial eviction of the occupants.

Accompanied by a health inspector and officers from the Civil Guard and Local Police, the mayor visited the privately-owned property to confirm the deplorable interior state. Velasco emphasized that any eviction must proceed through the courts, as municipal powers are limited.
The City Council has detailed the actions taken regarding the security and health hazard the building poses in the town center. The eviction trial, initially scheduled for April, has been postponed to June. In the interim, a health inspection has been requested due to potential impact on the children's area of the nearby Los Pinos Park, as well as the school, library, and language school.
"We have confirmed a situation of absolute gravity for public health," stated Velasco, who hopes a health report will enable action. The Council may undertake cleaning efforts subsidiarily if the owner fails to do so, deeming it a "priority."
The mayor stressed that the City Council is utilizing all legal avenues to force the eviction due to public health concerns and to protect residents, businesses, and nearby facilities. The owner's complaint was filed late, allowing the number of occupants to exceed 40, though it is currently below ten.
Issues of coexistence include theft, improper use of scooters, fights, and general dirtiness. Since late 2025, the Council has implemented measures such as a municipal technical report on the unsanitary conditions, forwarded to the investigating court, and requests to cut illegal electricity and water connections. Actions have also been taken regarding rodent presence, and park security has been enhanced.
Police presence in the area has been increased, with occupant identifications and actions against uncivil behavior. Velasco affirmed that action will be taken firmly "within the law" to protect residents. Despite jurisdictional limitations concerning private properties, the local government is acting on technical, sanitary, police, administrative, and judicial fronts to defend residents and restore normalcy.