87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal

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   87-year-old Maricarmen dies after eviction ordeal

   Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish woman whose eviction from her lifelong Madrid home sparked nationwide protests and a housing movement, has died in hospital. She was forcibly removed from her apartment on a stretcher after a private investment company hiked her rent, leading to massive public outcry. The landlord had agreed to allow her back into her apartment, and she was set to sign a new rental agreement hours after her death.

   Why it matters

   Maricarmen's eviction became a national symbol for Spain's housing affordability crisis, triggering protests across the country and a political crisis. Her case highlighted the struggles of many pensioners and low-income families facing steep rent rises and eviction threats. The incident has led to a re-evaluation of Spain's housing policies and the treatment of long-term residents.

   What is confirmed

   • Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman, died in hospital after her eviction sparked nationwide protests in Spain.
   • She was forcibly removed from her Madrid apartment on a stretcher after the private investment company that owns the building hiked her rent.
   • Maricarmen lived in her apartment for more than 70 years and was unable to afford steep rent rises.
   • Her eviction triggered massive public outcry, and the landlord agreed to allow her back into her apartment.
   • Maricarmen was set to sign a new rental agreement hours after her death.

   What to watch next

   • The continuation of protests and demonstrations to uphold Maricarmen's legacy
   • The re-evaluation of Spain's housing policies and the treatment of long-term residents
   • The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Maricarmen's eviction and death
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