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Spain Protests Grow Over Elderly Woman's Death
Marícarmen Abascal, aged 87, passed away weeks after being evicted from her Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years. This occurred amidst Spain's housing crisis and rising rents, following her eviction on September 23rd after the property's ownership was transferred to an investment firm that demanded a 275% rent increase. The eviction sparked widespread protests in Madrid and other cities. The crisis is intensifying, with Spanish unions calling for a general strike on November 11th to oppose real estate speculation and soaring prices, amid popular protests and government rejection of policies aimed at curbing rent increases. The political situation worsened after Parliament rejected government proposals intended to protect tenants, leading to an early parliamentary election. Her death marks a pivotal turning point in the crisis, with the government accusing the opposition of siding with real estate speculators, while the opposition criticizes the government for not doing enough to address the crisis.
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