Death of Mariecarmen in Madrid Sparks Renewed Protests Against Housing Crisis
Mariecarmen died in a Madrid hospital on Wednesday following her eviction, which had already sparked citizen protests against Spain's housing crisis. Demonstrators at Puerta del Sol learned the news during a general assembly and condemned the 'killings.' The movement continues with a general strike scheduled for November 11.
James Okonkwo
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-07
Mariecarmen died in a hospital in Madrid on Wednesday, according to France 24’s correspondent in Madrid, Maude Petit-Jové. Her eviction had already triggered a citizen movement against the housing crisis in Spain.
Protesters gathered at Puerta del Sol learned the news during a general assembly. After a minute of silence, they denounced the “killings” linked to real estate speculation.
The movement continues with a general strike planned for November 11, aimed at protesting the housing crisis and real estate speculation.
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