Maricarmen Abascal dies after Madrid eviction that sparked housing protests
The death of the 87-year-old pensioner has brought renewed attention to an eviction that prompted nationwide protests and, according to coverage, helped trigger a political crisis.
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Abascal evicted from longtime home in Madrid's Retiro
Adnkronos - ultimoratop ↗Coverage recounts four earlier eviction attempts over a decade
Euronews ↗Report links housing movement pressure to government crisis
La Repubblica ↗Madrid tenant union announces Maricarmen Abascal's death
Deutsche Welle ↗
