Maricarmen Abascal, Icon of Anti-Eviction Protests in Spain, Passes Away

Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered a wave of protests against the housing crisis in Spain, has died, the Madrid tenants’ union announced Wednesday.

Her eviction had sparked significant demonstrations across the country in recent weeks, including activists camping in one of Madrid’s main squares and calls for urgent action to address the growing housing crisis.