Tens of thousands march in Madrid to mourn pensioner whose eviction sparked housing protests

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Madrid on Thursday to mourn the death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. The march served as a focal point for ongoing housing demonstrations following Abascal’s eviction from her apartment in the Spanish capital this past September.

The event highlights the growing intensity of the housing crisis in Spain. The public outcry surrounding the eviction and subsequent death has gained significant political traction, ultimately serving as a catalyst for the government's decision to call for early elections.