# Fresh protests sweep Madrid after death of Maricarmen, symbol of Spain’s housing crisis

https://mins.news/en/video/91443

- Guardian News, 2026-10-08 12:59 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3iV7KQnGkU

> María del Carmen Abascal, 87, has died after becoming a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis when her eviction sparked nationwide protests. About 10,000 people marched in Madrid with signs including “Shame” and “We’re all Maricarmen.” An investment firm that bought her apartment sought to raise her rent by 230%.

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