# 'They killed her': Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies

https://mins.news/en/item/91492

- France 24, 2026-10-08 13:43 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261008-they-killed-her-evicted-pensioner-who-sparked-spain-housing-protests-dies

> Maricarmen Abascal, 87, died after being evicted last month from the home where she had lived for more than 70 years. The property had been bought by an investment fund, and her eviction triggered nationwide protests. Some protesters said they believed the stress of being forced out had caused her death.

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