9 days ago · Madrid
Evicted 87-year-old woman Maricarmen, heart of Spain’s housing protests, has died
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What we know
Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests that led to an early election, has died, the Madrid tenants’ union said on Wednesday, as thousands demonstrated over her death. Abascal had been in hospital for severe anxiety and exhaustion since her eviction on…
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- First reported by Sky News World
The 87-year-old woman evicted from her home in Spain has died
- New development reported by Sky News World
Woman, 87, whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over housing in Spain has died
- Picked up by Sky News World
Woman, 87, whose eviction triggered snap election in Spain following housing protests has died
- Picked up by South China Morning Post Asia
Madrid woman whose eviction ignited Spain’s housing protests dies at 87
- Picked up by South China Morning Post Asia
Evicted 87-year-old woman Maricarmen, heart of Spain’s housing protests, has died
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