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Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis

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Protesters in Madrid are demonstrating against the severe housing crisis in the city. Thousands took to the streets after an 87-year-old woman was forcibly evicted from her home, which has sparked increased public outrage and demands for governmental action.
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On September 23, 2026, Spanish riot police forcibly evicted an 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, from her Madrid apartment after supporters attempted to block the eviction by piling furniture against her door. The investment firm Urbagestión SL had raised her rent by 275%, leading to protests and clashes with police as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in El Retiro district. Housing Minister Teresa Rodríguez criticized uncontrolled market speculation, while protesters chanted "Ayuso’s attic for Maricarmen," referencing Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso's alleged purchase of a €6.3 million apartment. The eviction led to widespread protests and demands for tenant protections across Spain, with tens of thousands marching in Madrid on September 30, calling for a ban on evictions without alternative housing options.

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“While related, Article A describes a specific eviction incident, while Article B reports on protests that were sparked by but are not the same as the eviction.”
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Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis Thousands of protesters have marched through Madrid, demanding solutions to the city’s housing crisis.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27
2026-09-27 · Al Jazeera
Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis · assertive framing

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Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis Thousands of protesters have marched through Madrid, demanding solutions to the city’s housing crisis. asserted
Thousands → protest → crisis
The forced eviction of an 87-year old woman from her home on Wednesday has renewed public anger and calls for the government to act. asserted
government → force → anger
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