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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies
Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, has passed away following her controversial eviction from her Madrid apartment in September. She had lived in the home for over 70 years before being forcibly removed on a stretcher. Her case became a symbol of Spain's deepening housing crisis, triggering widespread protests across the country. Activists and citizens have rallied to highlight the vulnerability of elderly residents facing displacement.