The Aporia · Watch: mass Madrid protests over Maricarmen eviction and housing crisis

On Sunday, hundreds of protesters set up tents in a Madrid square demanding affordable housing and an end to evictions like that of Maricarmen, who was forcibly removed from her home after decades of residency due to rent increases by an investment fund. The demonstration is part of a larger movement against Spain’s housing crisis, highlighted by the Bank of Spain's estimate of a 550,000 home shortage and insufficient public rental housing options. Protesters plan to stay until at least Tuesday when the government meets.

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In Madrid, Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman who had lived in her apartment for over seven decades, was forcibly evicted on Wednesday by riot police. The eviction followed a sharp rent increase of 275% by the investment firm Urbagestión after the building changed ownership in 2018. Despite protesters barricading the door with furniture to delay the eviction and hundreds gathering outside to protest, police used force to enter her home and removed Maricarmen on a stretcher to an ambulance.

Maricarmen’s lawyer, Beatriz Duro, criticized the authorities for not providing alternative housing or protective measures for tenants. The case highlights Spain's growing housing crisis, with soaring rents, gentrification, and a shortage of affordable homes leading to public outrage. Following the eviction, thousands marched in Madrid on Saturday demanding anti-fraud rules, tenant protections, and bans on evictions without guaranteed alternatives. Protests also occurred in 16 other cities, underscoring widespread concern over housing conditions across Spain.

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The Straits Times

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“Both articles describe the same protest march in Madrid on September 26, 2026, against the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and to highlight Spain's housing crisis.”

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ABC News (AU)

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“Both articles describe the same protest in Madrid against Spain's housing crisis, specifically focusing on the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and demands for tenant protections.”

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Al Jazeera

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“Both articles describe the same protest event in Madrid on the same day, focused on housing issues and specifically mentioning the eviction of Maricarmen.”

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The Straits Times

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“Both articles describe the same protest camp and eviction incident in Puerta del Sol, Madrid on September 27th triggered by an elderly woman's eviction.”

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Toronto Star

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“Both articles describe the same protest march in Madrid against Spain's housing crisis, specifically mentioning the eviction of an 87-year-old woman.”

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South China Morning Post · 0.85 cosine similarity

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“Both articles describe protests and demonstrations in Madrid over the eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, specifically mentioning her age and the images of her being carried from her home.”

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NPR

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“Both articles describe protests occurring in Madrid over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen, including demonstrations on multiple days and demands for better housing policies.”

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New York Post

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“Both articles describe a single ongoing protest in Madrid over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and housing crisis, involving multigenerational families camping in Puerta del Sol plaza.”

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BBC News

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“Article A describes mass protests over Maricarmen's eviction and housing issues, while Article B reports on a legal resolution allowing Maricarmen to return home after her eviction.”

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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“Both articles describe a mass protest in Madrid over the eviction of an elderly woman and broader issues of housing crisis, with similar timing and demands.”

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Banners across the square called for “Affordable housing”, “Right to Housing at a fair price” and “Not one more Maricarmen”, reflecting wider demands for rent freezes, stronger tenant protections and an end to evictions without alternative accommodation. Maricarmen had lived in the same Madrid flat for around 70 years, after her father rented it in 1956.

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🔮 Demonstrators say they will remain there until at least Tuesday, when the Spanish government is due to meet.

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Around 150 tents filled the square on Sunday, with families of several generations joining the sit-in. asserted

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Demonstrators say they will remain there until at least Tuesday, when the Spanish government is due to meet. asserted

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Banners across the square called for “Affordable housing”, “Right to Housing at a fair price” and “Not one more Maricarmen”, reflecting wider demands for rent freezes, stronger tenant protections and an end to evictions without alternative accommodation. Maricarmen had lived in the same Madrid flat for around 70 years, after her father rented it in 1956. asserted

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Tenants’ Union says the property was later acquired by an investment fund, which increased her rent from €500 to €2,650 a month before reducing it to €1,650. asserted

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Police eventually evicted her on Wednesday, after several attempts. asserted

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She was taken to hospital after becoming exhausted during the operation. asserted

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Her eviction has become a symbol of Spain’s wider housing crisis. asserted

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The Bank of Spain estimated a shortage of around 550,000 homes last year, while public subsidised rental housing represents less than 2% of the country’s housing stock, compared with an EU average of 8%. asserted

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Saturday’s march drew around 25,000 people according to authorities, while the Madrid Tenants’ Union put the turnout at more than 300,000. uncertain

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