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87-Year-Old Woman Evicted from Madrid Home After 71 Years Temporarily Hospitalized
Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman evicted from her Madrid apartment after 71 years of residence, is currently hospitalized at Gregorio Marañón hospital due to exhaustion and stress. Her eviction followed the building's takeover by an investment firm demanding significantly higher rent. While her nephew Vicente plans to host her temporarily once she is discharged, the incident has sparked widespread outrage regarding Spain's housing market, leading to protests in Madrid. UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing Koldo Casla criticized local authorities for their handling of the situation, and reports indicate that an anonymous donor offered to cover the rent.
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