During the selection process for the 2012 Summer Olympics, there was among Madrid citizens a minority social movement of opposition to the nomination, which was accused of favoring real estate speculation and increase the already high indebtedness of the council.
Durante o proceso de selección para os Xogos Olímpicos de 2012, existiu un movemento social minoritario de oposición á candidatura, á que acusaban de favorecer a especulación inmobiliaria e de aumentar o xa elevado endebedamento da cidade.