'Fight goes on’: 87-yr-old woman dies after becoming symbol of Spain housing crisis
María del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, died in a hospital after being evicted from her home. Her eviction triggered nationwide protests highlighting the housing crisis afflicting Spain. Activists voiced anger over Maricarmen's death as a symbol of the struggle against rising rents and evictions. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered condolences, acknowledging the impact of her case…
María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman who became a symbol for Spain's housing crisis, passed away on Wednesday while in the hospital. Known as "Maricarmen", she had lived in her Madrid apartment for seven decades before being evicted on September 23. She was carried out on a stretcher after police disallowed the protests against the eviction.
Her death was confirmed by her lawyer, Beatriz Duro, who did not disclose the cause of death to Cadena Ser radio. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his condolences, stating, "All my love to Maricarmen’s family and loved ones. A hug as well to all of us who feel this loss as our own today. Rest in peace." Her death sparked fresh protests, with demonstrators gathered near Spain’s Parliament chanting, “Maricarmen lives, the fight goes on!”
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