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Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis

Spain faces a nationwide general strike as public anger intensifies over soaring housing costs and the lack of accessible homes. Mass demonstrations have erupted across the country, fueled by widespread frustration with the division between citizens who can envision a future and those who cannot. A member of the Marxist group Coordinadora Juvenil Socialista notes that these protests have successfully unified a militant, class-based movement demanding sweeping structural changes. The upcoming strike follows a month-long tent encampment protest in Madrid's main square that police cleared on November 3, which originally began after an 87-year-old pensioner faced eviction.

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  1. Spain Faces Nationwide General Strike Amid Growing Housing Crisis Protests

    Spain faces a nationwide general strike as public anger intensifies over soaring housing costs and the lack of accessible homes. Mass demonstrations have erupted across the country, fueled by widespread frustration with the division between citizens who can envision a future and those who cannot. A member of the Marxist group Coordinadora Juvenil Socialista notes that these protests have successfully unified a militant, class-based movement demanding sweeping structural changes. The upcoming strike follows a month-long tent encampment protest in Madrid's main square that police cleared on November 3, which originally began after an 87-year-old pensioner faced eviction.

    Why it matters

    Housing has become the sharpest dividing line in Spanish society, sparking intense political friction and organized labor action. The demonstrations trace back to the September eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner whose rent was drastically raised by a real estate company. Grassroots organizations and young people are increasingly driving the debate on housing policy, design, and solutions beyond the initial protests in Puerta del Sol.

    What is confirmed

    • A nationwide general strike is planned for Wednesday following mass protests over housing.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A member of the Marxist group Coordinadora Juvenil Socialista states that housing protests have cohered a militant class-based movement for sweeping change.
    • Housing divides Spanish society between those who can envision a future and those who cannot.

    What to watch next

    • The execution and turnout of the nationwide general strike on Wednesday
    • Potential government policy responses to the housing crisis and militant labor demands
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    1. time.com — How Trump’s Policies Are Testing Farmers’ Loyalty Ahead of Midterms
    2. time.com — The Broken Promise of a Home in Spain
    3. www.ie.edu — Beyond Puerta del Sol: Housing crisis solutions from policy ...
    4. jacobin.com — On Strike for a Different Spain - Jacobin
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  2. Madrid police dismantle housing crisis protest camp

    Police cleared a sprawling tent camp in Madrid's main square on November 3, ending a month-long protest over Spain's housing crisis and soaring rents. The camp was set up on September 26 in response to the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner from her lifelong home after a real estate company drastically raised the rent. A nationwide general strike is planned for November 11.

    Why it matters

    Spain is grappling with a severe housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and widespread evictions. The issue has sparked widespread protests and calls for action from activists and opposition parties. The government's response to the crisis is under scrutiny as the country prepares for a general strike.

    What is confirmed

    • The camp sprang up on September 26 following the police eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner from her lifelong Madrid home.
    • The real estate company that owned the apartment drastically raised the rent.
    • Police cleared the remaining tents and protesters from Madrid's main square early on November 3.
    • A 24-hour nationwide general strike is planned for November 11 over housing shortages and evictions.

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of the nationwide general strike on November 11
    • The government's response to the housing crisis protests
    • Any further developments in the eviction of the 87-year-old pensioner
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. www.euronews.com — Police dismantle housing cost protest camp in central Madrid
    2. www.straitstimes.com — Police dismantle protest camp in Madrid: Authorities ...
    3. www.newindianexpress.com — Police dismantle housing crisis protest camp in Madrid
    4. www.rte.ie — Spanish police dismantle Madrid housing protest camp - RTÉ
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  3. Spanish police dismantle Madrid housing protest camp

    Spanish police cleared the remaining tents and protesters from Madrid's main square early Tuesday, November 3. The encampment had occupied the center of the capital for over a month to protest a national housing crisis and soaring rents. This removal comes as Spain prepares for a 24-hour nationwide general strike on Wednesday, November 11, driven by anger over housing shortages and evictions.

    Why it matters

    The protest began after the eviction and death of 87-year-old Maria del Carmen Abascal. Demonstrators sought stronger tenant protections as housing prices rose faster than wages.

    What is confirmed

    • Spanish police removed the remaining protesters and tents from Madrid's main square on Tuesday, November 3.
    • Spain faces a 24-hour nationwide general strike on Wednesday, November 11.
    • The protest camp existed for over a month before its removal.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Spain is facing a looming snap election.
    • Prime Minister Sanchez delivered a UN speech regarding tech oligarchs.

    What to watch next

    • The execution of the nationwide general strike on November 11
    • Official government responses to housing shortage demands
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    2. www.thestar.com.my — AI worries expose dollar's hot-money problem
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    4. www.theweek.in — OPINION | When the threat is in the cockpit
    5. www.newsday.com — Madrid festival reroutes thousands of sheep to avoid housing ...
    6. www.womanmagazine.com — Spain’s housing eviction and Sánchez’s UN speech
    7. theleader.info — Spain Faces Nationwide General Strike on 11 November as ...
    8. malaysia.news.yahoo.com — Spanish police clear remaining housing protesters from Madrid encampment - Yahoo News Malaysia
    9. www.hurriyetdailynews.com — Police dismantle protest camp in Madrid - World News
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  4. Madrid Housing Protests Enter Second Month After Pensioner Eviction

    An encampment protest in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square has entered its second month following the eviction and subsequent death of 87-year-old Maria del Carmen Abascal. The sprawling tent city, equipped with a canteen and clinic, has grown as demonstrators demand affordable rents and stronger tenant protections amid a national housing crisis. Rents and housing prices across Spain are rising faster than wages, pushing protesters to organize demonstrations in more than 50 cities and prompting plans for a general strike on November 11.

    Why it matters

    Tens of thousands previously marched in Madrid to mourn Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction transformed her into a symbol of the housing crisis. The Spanish government has expanded eviction curbs and targeted landlords to address soaring costs, creating friction with property owners. The unrest has elevated housing to a key issue ahead of upcoming elections.

    What is confirmed

    • An encampment protest in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square has marked one month since its start.
    • Protests across Spain are demanding government help for renters following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal in Madrid.
    • Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal.
    • A general strike will be organized on November 11 as the housing crisis leads the country to early elections.
    • Violeta Linde stated in Madrid that she pays 450 euros for a single room in a three-room house and that living alone on a minimum wage is unaffordable.

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of the upcoming November elections where housing is a key issue
    • The general strike scheduled for November 11
    • Further government actions regarding eviction curbs and landlord regulations
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
    2. www.newsday.com — What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the ...
    3. www.africanews.com — Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen ...
    4. bdnews24.com — Eviction curbs widen as Spain’s government targets landlords ...
    5. www.wol.com — Madrid housing protest camp marks one month – World Online
    6. kuwaittimes.com — Madrid housing protest camp marks 1 month: ‘We’ll keep growing’ | Kuwait Times Newspaper
    7. www.thelocal.es — 'Staying until there's change': Madrid housing protest camp marks one month
    8. www.deccanchronicle.com — ‘We’ll Keep Growing’: Madrid Housing Protest Camp Enters Second Month
    9. www.newindianexpress.com — 'We'll keep growing': Madrid housing protest camp marks one month
    10. en.haberler.com — The eviction of the 87-year-old woman from her home caused ...
    11. truthout.org — Protests | Truthout
    12. communist.red — Europe’s red autumn
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  5. Madrid Housing Protesters Demand Rent Caps as Spain Targets Property Speculation

    Protesters occupying Madrid's Puerta del Sol square are demanding stronger tenant protections and affordable rents following the death of 87-year-old Maria del Carmen Abascal. The Spanish government has expanded housing protections and is targeting property speculation to address soaring rents and evictions. This crackdown has created friction with landlords and investors. The crisis is characterized by high property concentration, with multi-property landlords owning over half of the homes available for rent, despite only 4.9 per cent of Spaniards collecting rent.

    Why it matters

    The unrest follows the forceful eviction of Abascal from a home she occupied for over 70 years. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez scheduled a snap general election for November 29, 2026, after parliament rejected two emergency housing decrees.

    What is confirmed

    • The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal sparked mass protests over high rents and housing insecurity.
    • Protesters in Madrid are demanding affordable rents and stronger tenant protections.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The housing crackdown is fueling concerns among landlords and investors.

    What to watch next

    • The November 29 general election results
    • Legislative updates to tenant protection laws
    Sources used for this update (6)
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    2. www.theguardian.com — AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton: ‘We’re creating alien beings. I’m willing to be selfish and choose humans’ | Donald Trump
    3. www.nutshelltoday.com — Why Housing Protests Are Growing in Spain · Nutshell Today
    4. www.hercampus.com — Tents in Madrid: What Spain’s Housing Protesters Are Demanding
    5. cyprus-mail.com — Spain housing crisis: eviction crackdown sparks debate
    6. www.socialeurope.eu — Spain’s Housing Crisis Is a Concentration Crisis - Social Europe
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  6. Spain Calls Snap Election Following Death of Evicted Pensioner

    Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap general election for November 29, 2026, after the death of 87-year-old Maria del Carmen Abascal triggered nationwide unrest. Abascal died at Gregorio Marañón Hospital following her forceful eviction from a home she had lived in for over 70 years. The incident sparked mass protests, including a youth-led encampment in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square. The government move follows the parliamentary rejection of two emergency housing decrees and calls from unions for a general strike.

    Why it matters

    Spain's housing crisis is characterized by rents nearly doubling in a decade, forcing many renters to spend 40 percent of their income on housing. Abascal became a symbol of this crisis after a private landlord sued to remove her. The resulting instability has shortened Sanchez's parliamentary term by six months.

    What is confirmed

    • Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap general election for November 29, 2026.
    • Maria del Carmen Abascal died at Gregorio Marañón Hospital after being evicted from her home.
    • Approximately 10,000 people gathered in the neighborhood the night Abascal was evicted.
    • Protesters have established a housing protest camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square.
    • Parliament rejected two emergency housing decrees prior to the dissolution of parliament.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The death of Abascal was the direct cause of the government crisis.
    • The encampment movement has spread to Barcelona.

    What to watch next

    • Results of the November 29 general election
    • Outcome of the proposed general strike
    • Legislative action on housing decrees by the new parliament
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. www.wionews.com — 10,000 gather in support of 87-year-old forcefully evicted ...
    2. english.elpais.com — Timeline of the Maricarmen case: From four eviction attempts to a housing movement that shook Spain | Spa....
    3. www.ibtimes.com.au — (VIDEO) Spain's Housing Crisis Erupts After Evicted 87-Year-Old Maricarmen Abascal Dies, Unions Call Strike
    4. europeans24.com — Housing Crisis Shakes Spain: How Maricarmen’s Eviction Sparked Snap Elections and a New Political Era
    5. time.news — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Calls Snap Election After Eviction Death - Time News
    6. www.wmur.com — The 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s eviction crisis has died - WMUR
    7. www.diggy.menu — Pizzaria Suprema - - Catálogo Digital Diggy
    8. theconversation.com — Maricarmen Abascal: how a disabled, evicted 87‑year‑old woman became a political football in Spain’s upcoming election
    9. www.latimes.com — U.S. stocks hover near their latest record in mixed trading on Wall Street
    10. unherd.com — Spain’s housing protests should scare European leaders - UnHerd
    11. breakthroughnews.org — Spain heads for a snap election as youth uprising rocks Europe
    12. the-masses.org — Eviction and Death of Spanish Pensioner Sparks Nationwide ...
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  7. Evicted 87-Year-Old Woman Dies as Spain Housing Protests Surge

    Maria del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman evicted from her Madrid home of 70 years, has died following an incident that ignited widespread demonstrations across Spain. Her death, announced by the Madrid Tenants' Union, comes as hundreds of thousands of people join a mass movement demanding relief from soaring housing costs. Spain's average rent has nearly doubled in a decade, leaving over a quarter of renters spending 40 percent of their income on housing. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed condolences and positioned housing as a central issue for upcoming elections.

    Why it matters

    The housing crisis in Spain has generated intense political fallout, leading to emergency legislation failures and early election calls by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Protests have grown from an initial encampment into a massive movement that has even resulted in a general strike. Maricarmen became the symbol of this national crisis after her forcible removal on a stretcher.

    What is confirmed

    • Maria del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, died at age 87 two weeks after her eviction from her Madrid home.
    • Spain's average rent has nearly doubled in a decade.
    • More than a quarter of renters spend 40% of their income on housing.
    • Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed condolences and emphasized housing as a key issue for upcoming elections.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The housing protests have led to a general strike in Spain.

    What to watch next

    • Developments in the upcoming elections called by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
    • Further actions by the mass movement and general strike organizers across Spain
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. www.fortune.com — Spain's lefty government evicted an 87-year-old woman from her home of 70 years and thousands of proteste....
    2. fightbacknews.org — Spain’s housing protests surge into powerful mass movement
    3. redflag.org.au — Housing protests lead to general strike in Spain
    4. www.timesnownews.com — Spanish Woman Whose Eviction Ignited Protests Dies at 87: 'It's Not Death, It's Murder' | Times Now
    5. localnews8.com — Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died - LocalNews8.com - KIFI
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  8. Evicted 87-Year-Old Spanish Woman Maricarmen Dies

    Maria del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose forcible eviction from her Madrid home on a stretcher shook the nation, has died in a hospital. Her death follows two weeks after her removal from the apartment. The incident triggered massive nationwide demonstrations over soaring housing costs and tenant protections, drawing tens of thousands of citizens into the streets. The political fallout from the housing crisis and her removal has severely impacted the government, prompting the prime minister to call for early elections after emergency legislation failed to pass through parliament.

    Why it matters

    Public anger over housing affordability reached a boiling point following the widely publicized eviction of the elderly resident. Her case became a national symbol for predatory landlords and renter vulnerability, galvanizing citizens across more than 50 protests. The political pressure intensified when the government failed to secure parliamentary approval for emergency housing measures, leading the prime minister to call for early elections.

    What is confirmed

    • Maria del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked a government crisis, has died.
    • Her death in a hospital was announced on Wednesday by the Madrid Tenants Union.
    • More than 50 protests took place across Spain after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.
    • Her case led the prime minister to call for early elections after failing to pass measures to address the country's housing crisis.

    What to watch next

    • Developments regarding the early elections called by the prime minister
    • Further actions by the Socialist-led government and opposition lawmakers regarding housing legislation
    • Continued demonstrations by protesters demanding lower rents and stronger tenant protections
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. www.bbc.co.uk — Protesters across Spain demand action over housing crisis
    2. www.yahoo.com — Spanish woman, 87, whose eviction sparked mass protests dies
    3. www.latimes.com — Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, dies in hospital
    4. edition.cnn.com — Maricarmen: Evicted 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis has died | CNN
    5. nypost.com — Spanish woman whose eviction sparked housing protests dies at 87 as crowds chant ‘murder’
    6. www.democracynow.org — “She Put Her Body on the Line”: Maricarmen, 87, Dies; Her Eviction Sparked Spain Housing Protests
    7. www.yahoo.com — 87-Year-Old Spanish Woman Whose Eviction Sparked National Protests Has Died
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  9. Spain Protests Over Housing Crisis Following Maricarmen Eviction

    Tens of thousands of protesters have filled streets across Spain over recent weeks to demand government help for renters. The demonstrations stem from public outrage over the widely publicized eviction of an 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen in Madrid. Citizens are calling for lower rents and stronger protections against predatory landlords as the national housing crisis intensifies. The Socialist-led government faces mounting pressure to address affordability issues, while previous emergency plans have faced legislative hurdles from opposition lawmakers.

    Why it matters

    Public anger over the treatment of vulnerable tenants has galvanized nationwide demonstrations demanding immediate legislative action. The eviction of elderly residents like Maricarmen highlights systemic housing vulnerabilities in urban centers. Political friction between coalition leaders and opposition parties complicates efforts to pass emergency rental protections and broader housing reforms.

    What is confirmed

    • Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Spain in recent weeks to demand government help for renters.
    • The protests were sparked by outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen in Madrid.

    What to watch next

    • Parliamentary votes on proposed housing measures and bans within the 30-day window
    • Further legislative actions by the Socialist-led coalition and opposition lawmakers
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    6. newswav.com — What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by the eviction of the 87-year-old Maricarmen - Newsw....
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  10. Spain Unveils Housing Measures Following Protests

    Spain's government has introduced new housing measures following massive street demonstrations sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen. Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid and other cities demanding affordable housing, lower rents, and stronger protections for renters against predatory landlords. The newly announced proposals include a ban that forms part of a broader package requiring parliamentary approval within 30 days. Meanwhile, opposition lawmakers joined forces to defeat previous emergency plans put forward by the Socialist-led coalition.

    Why it matters

    The housing emergency in Spain has intensified public anger over soaring real estate costs and predatory landlord practices. The forcible removal of Maricarmen from her home of more than seventy years served as a catalyst for widespread civic action, drawing multigenerational families into overnight encampments in Madrid's historic Puerta del Sol plaza. This public pressure directly challenges the progressive government to secure legislative solutions.

    What is confirmed

    • Opposition lawmakers joined forces to defeat housing crisis proposals made by the Socialist-led coalition.
    • Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid and other Spanish cities to demand help for renters and affordable housing.
    • The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen sparked street protests in Madrid over predatory landlords and soaring rental costs.
    • Maricarmen accepted a deal to return home following her eviction.
    • Spain announced new housing measures, including a ban, as part of a package that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The details and parliamentary support for the newly unveiled government housing decree remain uncertain.

    What to watch next

    • Whether the Spanish parliament approves the newly proposed housing ban and measures within the 30-day window
    • Further legislative actions and votes by opposition lawmakers regarding rental cost controls
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. www.bbc.com — Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction
    2. www.theguardian.com — Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows
    3. www.csmonitor.com — Why an octogenarian’s eviction has sent Spaniards into the streets
    4. www.chicagotribune.com — What to know about Spain’s housing protests sparked by the eviction of the 87-year-old Maricarmen
    5. www.indiatoday.in — Spain housing crisis: government unveils eviction and rent ...
    6. www.newdelhitimes.com — Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis - New Delhi Times
    7. newswav.com — Tens of thousands take to Madrid streets demanding housing action - Newswav
    8. www.newsday.com — An 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked protests in Spain ...
    9. www.latimes.com — Spanish housing protests spread as government prepares its response
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  11. Madrid Encampment Protests Deepening Housing Crisis

    Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Madrid and established an overnight protest encampment in the historic Puerta del Sol plaza. The unrest erupted after the forcible removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her home of more than seventy years. The demonstrations drew multigenerational families and other citizens demanding lower rents and stronger tenant protections. This widespread civic action places severe pressure on Spain's progressive government to address soaring real estate costs and mounting public anger over the country's housing emergency.

    Why it matters

    The mass protests illustrate intense public frustration with the soaring real estate market across Spain. Images of the elderly resident being removed from her apartment galvanized the population, turning a localized housing dispute into a national political flashpoint. The encampment entered its second day as citizens sustained pressure on authorities to enact stricter tenant safeguards.

    What is confirmed

    • Tens of thousands of people marched in Madrid and camped overnight in the historic Puerta del Sol plaza.
    • The protests were sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, also referred to as Maricarmen Abascal, from her home.

    What to watch next

    • Response from Spain's progressive government regarding demands for lower rents and stronger tenant protections
    • Whether the protest encampment in Puerta del Sol continues to grow or leads to formal negotiations
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. nypost.com — Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis
    2. www.democracynow.org — Forcible Eviction of 87-Year-Old Madrid Woman Sparks Protest Encampment over Spain’s Housing Crisis
    3. www.theguardian.com — Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis ...
    4. www.wfmz.com — Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris
    5. ca.news.yahoo.com — Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid ...
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  12. Eviction of 87-Year-Old Sparks Madrid Protests Over Housing

    Tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday and established an overnight encampment in the historic Puerta del Sol plaza. The protests erupted following the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal from the apartment where she lived for more than seventy years. Demonstrators gathered to demand lower rents and stronger tenant protections amid a deepening housing crisis across Spain. The demonstrations extended into a second day on Sunday as multigenerational families and additional citizens joined the camp, placing intense pressure on the progressive government to address soaring housing costs.

    Why it matters

    The public fury centers on housing affordability and tenant rights in Spain, where citizens are increasingly priced out of major urban areas. Activists are demanding a total overhaul of the national housing model. Sabina Carrau of the Madrid Tenants Union stated that protesters want to change the whole model of housing in the country.

    What is confirmed

    • Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest Spain's housing crisis.
    • Protesters camped overnight in Madrid's historic Puerta del Sol plaza and were joined by more demonstrators on Sunday.
    • The protests were sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal from her home of more than seven decades.
    • The eviction and subsequent demonstrations have put Spain's progressive government under immense pressure to tackle the housing cost crisis.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Demonstrators want to change the whole model of housing in Spain.

    What to watch next

    • Response from Spain's progressive government regarding new tenant protections or housing cost measures
    • Continuation or expansion of the Puerta del Sol protest encampment by the Madrid Tenants Union and citizens
    Sources used for this update (18)
    1. The New York Times — 87-Year-Old Evicted From Her Home Tells Spaniards to ‘Fight’ to Avoid Same Fate
    2. NBC News — Anger grows across Spain after elderly woman evicted from her home of 70 years
    3. The Guardian — Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight
    4. dw.com — Spain: Thousands protest in Madrid against housing crisis
    5. AP News — 87-year-old’s eviction sparks encampment in Madrid plaza to protest housing crisis
    6. Financial Times — Spain erupts in housing fury over eviction of 87-year-old woman
    7. CNN — ‘Please fight’: How an elderly woman’s eviction put Spain’s housing crisis in the spotlight
    8. en.sedaily.com — Eviction of 87-Year-Old Tenant Ignites Mass Housing Protests in Spain
    9. www.ijpr.org — Eviction of 87-year-old sparks protests in Madrid over housing crisis
    10. www.inquirer.com — Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis
    11. www.latimes.com — 87-year-old's eviction a rallying cry amid Spain's housing crisis
    12. www.wral.com — Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis :: WRAL.com
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