An 87-year-old woman in Madrid, Spain, who was evicted from her home of over 70 years due to a substantial rent increase, will now be allowed to stay. This outcome follows discussions with her landlord, as reported by Spanish broadcaster RTVE. The case of Maricarmen became a symbol of Spain’s growing housing crisis and soaring rental prices, sparking protests in Madrid and Barcelona. Demonstrators in Barcelona even erected barricades near a conference center while Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez was present. Her lawyer confirmed a new agreement stipulates Maricarmen will pay rent equal to 30% of her monthly pension for at least eight years. While the exact amount remains unclear, the lawyer expressed regret the agreement came only after a distressing situation, while ultimately calling it a positive result for all involved, following previous demonstrations where police used tear gas. Spain faces a significant housing shortage, with a deficit of 550,000 homes reported last year, and lags behind other European nations in social housing provisions, particularly in cities like Madrid and Barcelona.