The eviction of an 87-year-old set off protests in the country, which has an acute housing shortage. The government presented legislation to protect renters.
María del Carmen Abascal at home in Madrid last week, waiting for the police to arrive before being evicted. Her removal brought large protests in Spain.
Demonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.
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