An 87-year-old woman whose forced eviction from her Madrid home ignited widespread protests and a political uproar in Spain has died while undergoing hospital treatment. The case had drawn national attention, with demonstrations erupting over housing rights and government policies. Authorities had previously faced criticism for the eviction process, which became a symbol of broader social tensions. Her passing follows weeks of public debate over the circumstances surrounding her displacement.
María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalized.
