Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbol
Summary
Thousands of people protested in Spain after the death of Maria del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction led to national protests and a snap election. Lawmakers argued over how to respond to her death as the country faces a housing crisis with rising rents and shortages.Key Facts
- Maria del Carmen Abascal was evicted from her Madrid home after living there for 70 years and died shortly after being hospitalized for severe anxiety and exhaustion.
- Her eviction sparked widespread protests against housing shortages and high rents across Spain.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap general election for November 29 due to failed emergency housing measures in parliament.
- Opposition leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo accused the government of using the housing crisis for political gain.
- The conservative People’s Party refused to hold a moment of silence for Abascal in the Madrid regional assembly.
- Left-wing parties honored Abascal with standing ovations and criticized conservatives for blocking rent control laws.
- A government poll showed over 76% of Spaniards support government action to ensure access to housing.
- The ombudsman called for stronger government efforts to address the housing crisis, including more public housing and eviction protections.
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