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‘Maricarmen,’ Whose Eviction Enraged Spaniards, Dies at 87

8 octobre 2026 à 02:37
María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections.

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María del Carmen Abascal packs a bag with her belongings in Madrid last month.

Spain Cancels Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont, Catalan Separatist Leader

6 octobre 2026 à 12:03
The Spanish Supreme Court canceled an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, who has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium.

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The Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont before a news conference on Tuesday in Belgium, where he has lived since 2017.

As Spain Heads Into a Snap Election, Sánchez Turns an Eviction Into a Campaign Cause

6 octobre 2026 à 08:08
The eviction of the woman in Madrid last month helped unravel Pedro Sánchez’s government. It also gave him an election platform.

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People at a bar in La Cabrera, on the outskirts of Madrid, watching a televised speech on Monday in which Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced national elections.

Housing, Corruption and a Migrant Surge: Why Spain Is Holding an Early Election

5 octobre 2026 à 07:43
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, dissolved Parliament on Monday, after months of spiraling crises.

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People demonstrating on Saturday in Madrid for stronger protections for renters.

Spain’s Leader Calls Early Election After Housing Crisis Roils Government

5 octobre 2026 à 11:02
Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish prime minister, has faced challenges including a migration crisis and several corruption scandals involving his inner circle.

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain called an early election on Nov. 29.
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