BREAKING
Tens of thousands marched after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her long-term home
Key context
Tens of thousands protested in Madrid after the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, with demonstrators demanding stronger tenant protections and a halt to evictions without alternative housing.
- Section
- Human Rights
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- BREAKING
- Published
- Sep 28, 2026, 10:29 AM
The Associated Press reported that protesters camped overnight in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol after tens of thousands marched against the eviction of María del Carmen Abascal. Demonstrators are demanding stronger tenant protections, anti-fraud rules and a ban on evictions without alternative housing. The Tenants’ Union said protesters would remain in the plaza until the government advances new measures.
