Elderly woman’s evacuation raises housing concerns
Mass protests broke out in Madrid over Spain's housing crisis, centered around the forced eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who has lived in her apartment since 1956 and was evicted after rents soared significantly between 2018 and 2023. Protesters carried banners demanding greater protections for tenants, measures to combat fraud, and a ban on evictions without offering alternative housing. Reports indicate that rental prices have increased from 500 euros to 1,650 euros, amounts that Abascal could not afford on her pension income. Political pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government to implement measures to protect tenants, with expectations that the government will introduce a package of laws aimed at renewing lease contracts and reducing evictions. Meanwhile, the shortage of housing units and high demand continue to fuel the ongoing crisis.
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