An 87-year-old Spanish woman, Maricarmen Abascal, died after her eviction from a Madrid home sparked nationwide housing protests and led to early elections. Her death has intensified public anger over Spain's housing crisis.
Abascal, who had lived in the home for over 70 years, was evicted on a stretcher after her rent was increased by a private company. She was hospitalized after the eviction and later died, with her death marked as a turning point in Spain's housing crisis. Protests erupted across the country, with thousands camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square.
The death of Abascal has led to calls for a nationwide general strike on November 11 over housing issues. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for early elections on November 29, aiming to shift focus from previous scandals to the housing crisis. The unions and public are demanding action to address the housing shortage and rising rents.
The death of Abascal has become a symbol of the housing crisis in Spain, with protests continuing and calls for government action. The situation has highlighted the struggles of elderly and young people in finding or maintaining homes, with the government facing pressure to address the issue.