Thousands to march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen
Summary
María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old pensioner, died shortly after being evicted from her home in Madrid. Her eviction sparked large protests across Spain over the country's housing crisis, leading to political tension and an upcoming general election.Key Facts
- María del Carmen Abascal was evicted after her apartment was bought by an investment firm that wanted to raise her rent by 230%.
- She lived in the same flat in Madrid for 70 years before eviction.
- Her eviction led to mass protests and the creation of a protest camp in Madrid’s city center.
- The government proposed emergency rules to make renting fairer, but these were rejected by rightwing and far-right parties.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced an early general election to be held on November 29.
- After Abascal’s death, people gathered to honor her with flowers, candles, and messages.
- Housing activists say her case highlights how investment interests often outweigh people’s rights.
- The Madrid tenants’ union organized a march to her former home to remember her and raise awareness about housing problems.
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