Key facts
- Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked housing protests in Spain, has died.
- Her eviction led to mass demonstrations and contributed to the calling of a snap general election.
- She had been hospitalized at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital.
- Abascal had previously withstood four eviction attempts over the past decade.
- In a final message, she encouraged protesters to continue their fight.
Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid apartment became a catalyst for widespread housing protests across Spain, has died. The Madrid Tenants' Union announced her passing, stating that her cause marked "a turning point in the history of this country."