María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish pensioner whose eviction from her Madrid residence became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis, has died while hospitalized, according to reports.
Her departure from her long-term home triggered widespread demonstrations across Spain and contributed to a significant political crisis. The case highlighted tensions between tenant rights and property ownership, drawing national and international attention to the struggles faced by elderly residents in the capital.
The tenant union confirmed her death on Wednesday, marking the end of a life that had become inextricably linked to one of the most contentious social issues in contemporary Spain.
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