Spain's housing crisis in focus after eviction of 87-year-old woman
Summary
An 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen was evicted from her home in central Madrid after rent increased dramatically. This eviction has drawn attention to Spain’s growing problem with high rents and a shortage of affordable housing.Key Facts
- Maricarmen lived in her Madrid flat for about 70 years before being evicted.
- The property was bought by an investment firm called Urbagestión in 2018.
- The rent was raised from €500 to €2,650, then later reduced to €1,650.
- Maricarmen’s pension is €1,350, so she could not afford the rent increases.
- Protests took place outside her home, and there were clashes with police.
- The eviction highlights Spain’s problems with expensive rent and limited housing options.
- This case has received a lot of public and media attention.
- The eviction happened in the Retiro area, a central and popular part of Madrid.
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