{
  "id": 12782899,
  "title": "Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered major protests, has died in hospital, lawyer says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/maricarmen-the-87-year-old-woman-whose-eviction-triggered-major",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T03:55:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/08/maricarmen-the-87-year-old-woman-whose-eviction-triggered-major-protests-has-died-in-hospi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "María del Carmen Abascal, known as \"Maricarmen,\" died in a hospital on Wednesday at the age of 87, following her eviction from her long-time Madrid home which sparked nationwide protests. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered condolences on social media, describing her as a symbol for renters struggling with Spain's housing affordability crisis. Her lawyer, Beatriz Duro, confirmed her death to Cadena Ser radio, though the cause of death was not disclosed. Protests erupted in Madrid and other cities after the televised eviction, with activists and supporters demanding action from lawmakers. The government had initially agreed to let Maricarmen return home, but the real estate company caved under public pressure, leading to criticism that the solution came too late. Despite her fragile health, Maricarmen had spent nearly her entire life in the apartment, working as a secretary before retiring in 1998. Protests in Madrid's central Puerta del Sol square held a minute of silence after learning of her death, with protesters chanting \"Maricarmen lives, the fight goes on!\"",
  "summary": "The 87-year-old whose eviction sparked a domestic crisis and triggered nationwide anti-government protests has died in hospital late on Wednesday. Protesters say they will continue to demonstrate to uphold her legacy.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}