The Latest Breaking News from Maricarmen Abascal

Evicted 87-year-old Madrid pensioner can return home, says tenants union

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction fuelled protests over Spain’s housing crisis will be able to return to her Madrid home following an agreement with the property owner.

Euronews · 1h ago

Spain announces plan to ease housing crisis amid outcry over eviction of 87-year-old

Measures, which need to be approved in Congress, include extending ban on evictions of vulnerable people

The Guardian - UK · 2h ago

Spain set to ban evictions after nationwide outrage over 87-year-old removed from home

Demonstrators remained camped in a major Madrid square to protest against the removal on a stretcher of Maricarmen Abascal

The Independent UK · 2h ago

Protesters camp in Madrid in demonstration against Spain' housing crisis

Around 150 tents now occupy Madrid's Puerta del Sol after Saturday's protest over 87-year-old Maricarmen's eviction. Protesters, mobilised by the Tenants' Union, demand a housing decree on Tuesday: "Either rentierism falls or the government".

Euronews · Sep 27

Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight

Images of Maricarmen Abascal being forcibly removed from her home sparked protests and a reckoning over the country’s soaring real estate market

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Maricarmen Vs The ‘Vultures’: A “social tragedy” mobilising Spaniards

Protests are ongoing in Madrid right now, with many demonstrators holding signs and banners that read “Maricarmen vs the Vultures”. “Maricarmen, you are not alone.” Or “Ni una Maricarmen más.” Not one more Maricarmen.

France 24 · Sep 26

Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman

The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal on Wednesday sparked a thousands-strong protest in Madrid Saturday, with demonstrators demanding greater tenant protection. Widespread anger at rising housing costs have put pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government, which is expected to approve pro-tenant measures in its next cabinet meeting.

France 24 · Sep 26

Protests erupt in Granada after eviction of 87-year-old woman in Madrid

Protesters gathered in Granada in support of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after she was evicted from her Madrid apartment.

Euronews · Sep 25