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Woman, 87, whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over housing in Spain has died

An 87-year-old woman, whose eviction from her home sparked major protests in Spain and was partly responsible for a snap election, has died.

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Woman, 87, whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over housing in Spain has died

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Maricarmen became the symbol of Spain's housing crisis after she was evicted on a stretcher in Madrid.

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Death of Maricarmen Abascal, evicted Spanish pensioner

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Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide housing protests in Spain, died on 7 October while hospitalized, according to Madrid's tenants' union. Unions have called for a nationwide general strike on 11 November.

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Maricarmen Abascal's death is now reported to have occurred on 7 October while she was hospitalized.

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In this event Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died Earlier coverage Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union Earlier coverage Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says Earlier coverage

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Sky Published 7 October 2026

Woman, 87, whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over housing in Spain has died

Al Jazeera Published 7 October 2026

Woman whose eviction sparked Spain housing protests dies aged 87

Maricarmen became the symbol of Spain's housing crisis after she was evicted on a stretcher in Madrid.

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