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Spain's Housing Crisis: The Eviction of Maricarmen Abascal Sparks National Outrage
Owlester AI · from 2 sources ·
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid apartment, where she lived for over 70 years, has ignited a national outcry in Spain. The case highlights the country's escalating housing crisis, with average rental prices nearly doubling over the past decade. Despite a court-ordered eviction, public protests and international calls for intervention led to a temporary reprieve for Maricarmen. The incident has galvanized a movement demanding housing reforms and protections for vulnerable tenants.