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Spain: Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Triggers Nationwide Protests Over Housing
NYT World·ES·about 7 hours ago
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal in Madrid has triggered public outrage and protests, highlighting aggressive real estate speculation by a vulture fund. The incident has become a political flashpoint, with regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso distancing herself from the conflict. The case underscores growing tensions over housing affordability and investor practices in Spain.