Maricarmen Abascal has passed away at the age of 87; Maricarmen Abascal—whose eviction from the home where she had lived for nearly 70 years sparked outrage and protests across Spain —as announced Wednesday evening by the Madrid Tenants’ Association.
Maricarmen Abascal was admitted to a hospital following her eviction, while thousands of Spaniards protested for days in downtown Madrid, protesting the treatment of the 87-year-old and demanding action to address the country’s housing crisis.
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08.10.2026 08:07
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Her case highlighted the mounting pressure faced by long-term tenants in major cities and popular tourist destinations, where skyrocketing rents, gentrification, and a lack of affordable housing have fueled social and political unrest.
Source: KYPE
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