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María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections.
Read MoreSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, dissolved Parliament on Monday, after months of spiraling crises.
Read MoreThe government had proposed more protections for tenants after outrage at the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid.
Read MoreThe eviction of an 87-year-old set off protests in the country, which has an acute housing shortage. The government presented legislation to protect renters.
Read MoreMaría del Carmen Abascal, whose case has become a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis, appeared in a video from a hospital bed after being removed from her apartment.
Read MoreDemonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.
Read MoreLandlords are offering renters in rent-controlled apartments tens of thousands of dollars to leave their homes. For many, it’s not enough.
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