Spain housing decree proposed following Madrid eviction protests

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 6 SOURCES] An 87-year-old pensioner named Maricarmen was evicted from her rental home of 70 years.
• [● 6 SOURCES] Comedian Manu Sánchez used a musical parody to criticize the housing crisis in Spain.
• [● 6 SOURCES] The comedian argued that the constitutional right to housing is not being effectively protected.
• [● 6 SOURCES] The eviction was carried out by a vulture fund and involved the National Police and a judicial commission.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Maricarmen Abascal receives a monthly pension of 1,350 euros.
• [● 5 SOURCES] The 87-year-old tenant has a recognized disability of 50%.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the property company in March 2026.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The 1994 law limits the transfer of old rent contracts to two years unless the heir has a disability of 65% or more.
• [● 8 SOURCES] Urbagestión required a monthly rent of 1,650 euros for a new contract.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Esperanza Aguirre accused Pedro Sánchez of lying, stating he has had eight years in government to repeal the law.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The Government Delegation in Madrid announced it will investigate the police conduct during the eviction.
• [● 6 SOURCES] Maricarmen stated she has not defended her home but has fought so others learn to fight.