Madrid mourns evicted retiree, 'icon' of Spain housing protests

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Tens of thousands of mourners marched through Madrid on Thursday in tribute to a Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked national housing protests that culminated in the calling of early elections.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:51:52 UTC.

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