Madrid’s streets are turning into ovens this summer – and for workers like Freddy Molina, a Colombian immigrant in Spain, survival means sweating inside a gorilla costume under 45°C heat. 🦍💦
"It’s like being trapped in a sauna," Freddy tells NewspaperAmigo.com, describing how dehydration and nausea plague his 10-hour shifts entertaining sparse crowds. With tourists hiding from the sun, he’s earned just $5 by midday. "I do this so my family doesn’t starve," he says.
Southern Europe’s record-breaking heatwaves aren’t just uncomfortable – they’re reshaping economies. From vanishing tourism revenue to laborers risking heatstroke, experts warn of a "climate penalty" hitting vulnerable workers hardest. 🌍🔥
While influencers post poolside #Heatwave content, Freddy’s story reveals a grimmer reality: as temperatures climb, so does inequality. Could this sweltering summer become Europe’s new normal? Scientists say yes – and the bill is coming due. 💸🌡️
