Spain: Elderly Woman Whose Eviction Sparked Housing Protests Dies at 87

Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her home became a symbol of housing protests across Spain, has died, news outlets Infobae and HVG reported. Abascal's eviction by the company Urbagestión had sparked widespread protests across the country in recent weeks.

According to the reports, her death has reignited demonstrations, including an encampment at Madrid's Puerta del Sol, and triggered widespread political reactions. The events unfold during a period of heightened tension in Spain, ahead of a planned general strike and general elections. Further details regarding the circumstances of her death have not yet been released.