The dramatic eviction of an 87-year-old woman sparked protests in the Spanish capital Madrid on Wednesday. Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from her residence on Alcalde Sainz de Baranda Street, where she had lived for at least 70 years of her life. "I have lived here for 71 years and I don't want to leave," Maricarmen told reporters as the eviction was being carried out. Dozens of people protested behind the police cordon, chanting, "Maricarmen, you are not alone" and "Murderers!" The case highlights the growing pressure on long-term tenants in Spain's major cities, where rental prices have surged in recent years. Gentrification and the shortage of affordable housing have fueled public discontent.
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