Maria del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis, has died at the age of 87. Her impending eviction from the home she lived in for over seven decades sparked a political crisis across Spain. The news of her death was announced Wednesday by the Tenants' Union of Madrid, as reported by CNN. Maricarmen passed away two weeks after… The case highlighted the struggles faced by vulnerable residents amidst increasing housing costs and evictions. Her situation drew widespread attention and fueled debate regarding affordable housing policies in Spain. Her death marks a somber moment for housing rights advocates in the country.

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