https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-of-spaniards-march-to-mark-death-of-octogenarian-at-heart-of-housing-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-of-spaniards-march-to-mark-death-of-octogenarian-at-heart-of-housing-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-of-spaniards-march-to-mark-death-of-octogenarian-at-heart-of-housing-protests#u117927Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:26:29 +0000Thousands of Spaniards marched through central Madrid on Thursday to mark the death of Maricarmen, an 87-year-old pensioner whose eviction ignited nationwide protests over the housing crisis. Her rent battle with an investment firm and subsequent eviction turned her into a symbol of Spain's eviction crisis and rising rents. Following her reported death, Spanish politicians traded blame over the tragedy, while the far right slammed the Socialists. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offered condolences, as grief and public anger over housing costs mix with political survival.Why it mattersThe hou