Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests

aljazeera.com 08.10.2026 03:15 30 views

Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.

Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents and a lack of affordable housing. The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal fueled days-long protests, and now her death has stoked that anger ahead of snap elections.

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