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Madrid housing crisis sparks mass protests following elderly woman's eviction FAST-MOVING

The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid apartment, where she had resided since 1956, has ignited massive social unrest and political debate across Spain. The eviction followed a legal dispute after the building was sold to a real estate company, which reportedly sought to increase her monthly rent from 500 euros to 2,650 euros.

In response, tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Madrid, with protesters camping in Puerta del Sol to demand the ‘Maricarmen decree.’ Demonstrators are calling for rent freezes, better tenant protections, and stricter regulations against ‘vulture funds.’ While the tenants' union Sindicato de Inquilinas estimated participation at 300,000, the Ministry of the Interior reported approximately 25,000 participants in the Madrid protests.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described the situation as a ‘social tragedy’ and announced that the government is working to present a new royal decree on housing to the Council of Ministers this Tuesday. The proposed legislation aims to address the housing emergency and protect vulnerable groups. Political leaders, including Yolanda Díaz and members of Podemos, have urged continued mobilization to ensure the decree includes robust measures against real estate speculation.

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Isabel Díaz Ayuso · Madrid · Maricarmen Abascal · Pedro Sánchez · Puerta del Sol · Sindicato de Inquilinas · Urbagestión · Yolanda Díaz

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