https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-87-year-old-who-became-a-symbol-of-spain-s-eviction-crisis-has-diedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-87-year-old-who-became-a-symbol-of-spain-s-eviction-crisis-has-diedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-87-year-old-who-became-a-symbol-of-spain-s-eviction-crisis-has-died#u112757Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:40:20 +0000María 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 mattersThe 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