Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.
On Thursday, October 8th, thousands of Madrid residents marched through the city's central Puerta del Sol square, paying respects to 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. Known as Maricarmen, the pensioner had been evicted from her home two weeks prior, leading to her death in the hospital two days later. Her passing reignited public outrage over Spain's housing crisis and the increasing frequency of evictions.
The protesters left candles, flowers, and messages of support at a makeshift memorial outside Abascal's former residence. They carried her portrait and a wreath as they walked in silence for a minute of remembrance at Cibeles. Alicia del Río, a spokesperson for Madrid Tenants Union, praised Abascal's unwavering determination to protect her rights, stating that her struggle had inspired people of all ages.
Demonstrators vowed to continue their fight for affordable housing, emphasizing that Abascal's story had sparked a broader movement. Hundreds have taken up residence in Puerta del Sol, the hub of the housing protest movement, as Spain grapples with a political crisis that has led to a snap election scheduled for November 29th.
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