Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says

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What happened

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

Key facts

  • Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:40:24 UTC.

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  1. Maricarmen dies at 87 after eviction sparked Spain housing protests

  2. Evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, heart of Spain's housing protests, dies

  3. Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union

  4. French PM vows to address debt despite student protests

  5. France suspends stun grenade use at student protests after pupil loses hand

  6. Evicted Spanish octogenarian Maricarmen Abascal, heart of Spain's housing protests, has died

  7. Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says

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