Spanish leader expresses condolences after reported death of 87-year-old whose eviction sparked nationwide protests

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his condolences on Wednesday following the reported death of María del Carmen Abascal. The 87-year-old woman recently became the center of public attention when her eviction triggered widespread protests across Spain.

The incident has brought national focus to the controversial issue of elderly evictions and housing security. The resulting nationwide demonstrations reflect heightened social tensions surrounding housing rights and the enforcement of evictions in the country.