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Maricarmen Abascal, an 87‑year‑old Spanish pensioner, died after her eviction sparked nationwide protests over Spain’s housing crisis. She was forcibly removed from her apartment, where she had lived for more than 70 years, on 23 September. The eviction followed her inability to pay rent increases. Madrid’s tenants union confirmed her death. The incident had already triggered a political row that led to early elections.

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