Tens of thousands protest Madrid eviction of 87-year-old woman

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Sept, 03:06 · Archive

Tens of thousands marched in Madrid protesting the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and demanding action on housing costs.

An 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her home on Wednesday, triggering tens of thousands of demonstrators to march in Madrid on Saturday. Protesters called for greater tenant protections and measures to address rising housing costs. The Spanish government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is expected to approve a package of pro-tenant measures at its next cabinet meeting.

How it is being reported

• Spain: Thousands protest in Madrid against housing crisisDW News · 27 Sept, 02:53
• Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old womanFrance 24 · 26 Sept, 18:04

In this story: Maricarmen Abascal · Pedro Sanchez · Madrid · Spain

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