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Madrid housing crisis: Protests erupt after 87-year-old woman is evicted
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home, where she had resided for over 70 years, has triggered widespread protests across Spain. The eviction was carried out by police after a long-standing dispute with the property owner, investment fund Urbagestión, which had significantly increased the monthly rent.
Following the incident, thousands of people marched in Madrid, and demonstrations spread to other major cities including Barcelona, Seville, and Oviedo. Protesters demanded stronger tenant protections and criticized the impact of 'vulture funds' on the housing market.
In response to the social unrest, the Sumar party has urged the Spanish government to take decisive action, including the potential expropriation of the property under public utility laws. The political tension has intensified calls for the Council of Ministers to approve a royal decree aimed at mitigating the national housing crisis.
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Beatriz Duro · Irene Montero · Isabel Díaz Ayuso · Madrid · Maricarmen Abascal · María del Carmen Abascal · Oviedo · Pablo Bustinduy · Pedro Sánchez · Planifica Madrid · Sindicato de Inquilinas · Sindicato de Inquilinas de Madrid
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- [● 40 SOURCES] Maricarmen Abascal has resided in the Madrid apartment since 1956. dailydigest.ie · www.elmundo.es · diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diarioelpulso.cl · www.sozcu.com.tr · +22 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The real estate company increased the monthly rent by 275%. diarioparaguayo.com · www.cmjornal.pt · diariodelcauca.com.co · masquealba.com · maghrebemergent.news · +7 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The eviction was the fourth attempt to remove the tenant. dailydigest.ie · www.elmundo.es · www.diarioelpulso.cl · en.tempo.co · confirmado.net · +6 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The property was sold to Urbagestión Desarrollo e Inversión S. L. in 2018. dailydigest.ie · en.tempo.co · confirmado.net · masquealba.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · +6 more
- [● 36 SOURCES] The eviction was carried out on a Wednesday. dailydigest.ie · www.elmundo.es · masquealba.com · www.diarioelpulso.cl · diarioparaguayo.com · +18 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Approximately 10,000 people protested in Madrid. www.elmundo.es · dailydigest.ie · maghrebemergent.news · www.tokenpost.kr
- [● 8 SOURCES] Protests against the eviction occurred in 12 different Spanish cities. reportediario.cl · maghrebemergent.news · diariosocialista.net · bilbaohiria.com · www.ahoragranada.com · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the property owners. dailydigest.ie · diarioparaguayo.com · masquealba.com · www.tokenpost.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced an urgent housing decree.
- [● 11 SOURCES] Maricarmen Abascal was removed from her home on a stretcher. diarioparaguayo.com · reportediario.cl · www.elmundo.es · en.tempo.co · confirmado.net · +5 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A politician reported being assaulted by police during the protest. www.diariodecastillayleon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Sumar party is urging the government to expropriate the property. bilbaohiria.com · www.todoalicante.es