# Madrid mourns evicted pensioner, an icon of Spain’s housing protests

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- France 24, 2026-10-09 13:51 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261009-madrid-mourns-evicted-retiree-icon-of-spain-housing-protests

> Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Thursday to honour pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction sparked national housing protests that culminated in an early-election call. Her death at 87 on Wednesday brought tears and anger to Puerta del Sol, where hundreds are camping in protest.

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