The 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s eviction crisis has died

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   María del Carmen Abascal, 87, symbol of Spain's eviction crisis, dies

   María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over the country's housing crisis, has died. Her eviction from her Madrid apartment after over seven decades triggered a wave of protests and a government crisis. The incident intensified Spain's housing crisis, leading to a snap election on November 29.

   Why it matters

   The housing crisis in Spain has been a contentious issue, with many residents struggling to afford steep rent rises. Abascal's eviction became a symbol of the crisis, drawing attention to the plight of elderly residents and the need for affordable housing. The incident has had significant political repercussions, including the calling of a snap election.

   What is confirmed

   • María del Carmen Abascal, 87, was evicted from her Madrid apartment after over seven decades.
   • Her eviction sparked a wave of protests against the housing crisis in Spain.
   • The incident has led to a snap election in Spain on November 29.
   • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for an early election.

   What to watch next

   • The outcome of the snap election on November 29
   • The implementation of new housing policies by the Spanish government
   • The impact of Abascal's death on the housing protests in Spain
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. www.theguardian.com — How an 87-year-old Spanish woman became the face of the fight ...
   2. CNN — The 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s eviction crisis has died
   3. South China Morning Post — Evicted 87-year-old woman Maricarmen, heart of Spain housing protests, is dead
   4. AP News — Spain's PM offers condolences after reported death of woman whose eviction sparked protests
   5. The New York Times — ‘Maricarmen,’ Whose Eviction Enraged Spaniards, Dies at 87
   6. BBC — Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
   7. The Guardian — María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87
   8. www.dailymail.com — Disabled elderly woman, 87, whose eviction has sparked weeks of riots in Spain has died
   9. www.theguardian.com — María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87
   10. www.foxnews.com — Spain housing crisis intensifies after evicted elderly woman ...
   11. www.bbc.co.uk — Did eviction of an 87-year-old trigger snap election in Spain? - BBC News
   12. www.wlwt.com — The 87-year-old who became a symbol of Spain’s eviction ...
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