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Thousands protest the housing crisis in Spain after an 87-year-old is evicted from home. (2026, September 30). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/world/thousands-protest-the-housing-crisis-in-spain-after-an-87-year-old-is-evicted-from-home-20260930-p611u0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
“Thousands protest the housing crisis in Spain after an 87-year-old is evicted from home.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 Sept. 2026, https://www.smh.com.au/world/thousands-protest-the-housing-crisis-in-spain-after-an-87-year-old-is-evicted-from-home-20260930-p611u0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
“Thousands protest the housing crisis in Spain after an 87-year-old is evicted from home.” The Sydney Morning Herald, September 30, 2026. https://www.smh.com.au/world/thousands-protest-the-housing-crisis-in-spain-after-an-87-year-old-is-evicted-from-home-20260930-p611u0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
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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.
