Woman, 87, whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over housing in Spain has died

Maricarmen ⁠Abascal, the octogenarian woman whose eviction set off housing protests across Spain, has died, a tenants' union in Madrid has said. Unions are now calling for a nationwide general strike on November 11.

María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections.

Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her home of seven decades sparked protests across Spain, has died.

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was evicted after the apartment owner drastically hiked the rent.

Maricarmen Abascal (87) had become a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis

An 87-year-old woman, whose eviction from her home sparked major protests in Spain and was partly responsible for a snap election, has died.