Elderly woman who was evicted and became a symbol of Spain's housing crisis dies
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was evicted in September from the apartment where she had lived for about 70 years in Madrid.
TL;DR
- Maricarmen Abascal, 87, a symbol of Spain's housing crisis, has died.
- She was evicted in September from her Madrid apartment of 70 years after a real estate company purchased the building.
- The eviction led to significant protests across Spain and drew political attention.
- Negotiations for her return to the apartment under a new contract were underway but she died before it could happen.
- Her case highlights the ongoing housing crisis and rent increases in Spain, which is a key issue in upcoming general elections.