The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal from her home in Spain has led to protests across Madrid, highlighting the country's housing crisis.
María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman, was evicted from her home, reportedly on a stretcher, after being given 30 minutes to gather her belongings. This event has sparked protests across Madrid.
Her eviction has led to her becoming a symbol of a long-running housing rights movement, bringing Spain's housing crisis into the spotlight.
Why this matters: The eviction has put Spain's deepening housing crisis in the spotlight and sparked protests.
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