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Evicted Woman to Return Home Amid Spain Housing Crisis Uproar
The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal in Madrid set off protests over the country’s acute housing shortage and rent affordability crisis. On Tuesday, a deal was reached for her to return home and the government presented new policies to protect renters.
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“I’m here because it’s necessary to fight to defend our rights. Renting in Spain is too high. Nobody can pay that money.”
The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal in Madrid set off protests over the country’s acute housing shortage and rent affordability crisis. On Tuesday, a deal was reached for her to return home and the government presented new policies to protect renters.
By Gaia Lamperti
September 29, 2026
