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María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman who had lived in her Madrid apartment for 70 years, died after being forcibly evicted on September 23 and hospitalized. Her eviction was part of a dispute over rising rental prices, leading to national protests and political pressure that prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call early elections for November 29. Abascal's death has intensified calls for reform in Spain’s housing policies as the country faces a significant housing affordability crisis.
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Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home set off nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis, died on October 7, 2026. She had lived in the apartment for more than seven decades before being forcibly removed on September 23 due to a rent hike. The eviction sparked widespread demonstrations and led to the rejection of proposed decrees aimed at curbing evictions and limiting rent pressures by parliament. In response, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early election for November 29, aiming to shift focus from his government's handling of other issues like migration in Ceuta. Thousands took to the streets following news of Abascal’s death, chanting "Maricarmen lives, the fight goes on!" to continue the push for housing reform. Union leaders expressed regret over her passing and highlighted the case as a significant moment in Spain's history. Despite an agreement allowing her return at a lower rent, she died before signing the necessary documents due to health issues related to the eviction. The Madrid Tenants' Union stated that while a historic agreement was reached too late, it underscored the impact evictions can have on vulnerable people. With the nationwide general strike planned for November 11, protests and political pressure are expected to continue in support of housing rights.
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The death of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted from her longtime home has intensified a political crisis in Spain, where nationwide protests over soaring housing costs have helped force an early election.
left frames the eviction as part of a broader struggle for affordable housing
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The controversy has put renewed pressure on Sánchez's Socialist Party as Spain grapples with widespread frustration over rising rents and housing affordability.
left describes the eviction as highlighting systemic issues in housing policy
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At the center of the uproar was Abascal's Sept. 23 eviction, which drew national attention after images showed the elderly woman, who used a wheelchair, being carried from her apartment on a stretcher.
left emphasizes the human impact and injustice of the eviction
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The death of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted from her longtime home has intensified a political crisis in Spain, where nationwide protests over soaring housing costs have helped force an early election.
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María del Carmen Abascal, known as "Maricarmen," died Wednesday after being hospitalized following her eviction from a Madrid apartment where she had lived for seven decades, according to The Associated Press.
Her death came just days after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for Nov. 29 after his government's failure to pass emergency housing measures through Parliament.
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The controversy has put renewed pressure on Sánchez's Socialist Party as Spain grapples with widespread frustration over rising rents and housing affordability.
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Spain → put → rents
At the center of the uproar was Abascal's Sept. 23 eviction, which drew national attention after images showed the elderly woman, who used a wheelchair, being carried from her apartment on a stretcher.
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Police had cordoned off the street and removed demonstrators who attempted to stop the eviction.
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who → cordone → eviction
The images sparked demonstrations in Madrid and other Spanish cities, turning Abascal into a symbol of the country's housing crisis.
The real estate company responsible for her eviction had sought to lease the apartment at a substantially higher price, according to the AP.
Facing mounting public pressure, the company eventually agreed to allow Abascal to return to her home.
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Abascal → spark → home
She died before she could move back.
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Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
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After news of her death, demonstrators gathered outside Spain's Parliament and in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square, where some observed a minute of silence.
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Protesters also chanted, "Maricarmen lives, the fight goes on!"
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Sánchez offered condolences in a statement on X.
"All my love to Maricarmen's family and loved ones," he wrote.
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"A hug as well to all of us who feel this loss as our own today.
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Conservative opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo also expressed condolences and urged political leaders not to use the woman's death for political gain.
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"No campaign, no party, no use for political advantage," he wrote.
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"When faced with the death of a person, we must only show respect."
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Abascal's eviction and death have become a rallying point for housing activists demanding changes to Spain's rental policies as the country prepares for its November election.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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