The mayor acknowledged that the municipality plans to build houses in the Hell area and that half of them will be under official protection. “It is also true that at this particular time eviction has not been a municipal decision. The decision was taken by the judge after the owners requested it and requested it. They would have their reasons to do so, and there I am not going to enter,” Goia added.

Regarding the issue of homelessness, the mayor pointed out that it is an “obligation” of the City Hall to respond to possible situations. “Those who lived in hell don’t have a special feature. They're on the same level as the rest of the homeless. The City Hall offers resources and can request them. In particular, there are 227 places available, and at the moment there are 194 occupied,” he stressed. Goia also noted that the problem of homelessness is “very complex”. “It’s a growing problem in our furthest and closest environment. It is not being easy to give an answer, I confess. In any case, the response must be joint.”

In response to the March lockdown, the City Hall placed special resources for the homeless. Through its Social Action Department, the Basque Executive has announced that it will allocate an additional EUR 1.5 million. However, San Sebastian puts “only” resources, and “the others don’t,” he doesn’t think it is appropriate. “Approximately 50 per cent of the people served in the March confinement came from other locations. We all have a duty to help and each one has to respond to its level,” Goia explained.