EXCLUSIVE: Famous Madrid flamenco bar engulfed in racism scandal after Black American woman is abused and kicked out
Flight attendant Andrea Jones reported the incident to police after vising Torres Bermejas, a famous venue, in August last year.
On Wednesday, the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal in Madrid sparked protests as she was removed from her long-time residence on Alcalde Sainz de Baranda Street. Her 71-year tenure at the property was highlighted by protesters who chanted for her support. The eviction came after a prolonged legal battle with a real estate company that took over the property in 2018, and the company rejected her lawyer's proposals and rent postponement requests.
Despite a writer offering to cover her rent, the real estate firm declined. The case underscores the housing crisis in Spain's major cities, where skyrocketing rental prices have led to gentrification and a scarcity of affordable housing. While Madrid's left-wing government advocates for stronger tenant protections and rent controls, the conservative regional government prefers a market-oriented solution.
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