Spanish woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies at 87
Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish woman whose eviction became a symbol for national housing protests, has passed away. Her case previously triggered widespread demonstrations that influenced the timing of an early election.
Why it matters
Her death marks the end of a high-profile case that served as a catalyst for significant social and political unrest regarding housing rights in Spain.
MADRID, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests…
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