Spain housing crisis: Thousands seek tenant protections after eviction of 87-year-old

Madrid’s housing crisis spilled onto the streets once again on Saturday (local time), as tens of thousands of people demanded greater protection for tenants. Marching through the capital city, protesters called for measures against fraud, stronger safeguards for renters and a ban on evictions when no alternative housing is available.The demands were once again brought to light by the recent eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, who was forced out of her Madrid apartment on Wednesday after living there for decades.“We’re here because housing is a problem that already affects all of society, all ages and classes,” said protester Dora Garcia, a 55-year-old nurse.“And we can’t keep maintaining this.