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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says

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Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, died after being forcibly removed from her apartment in September due to rent increases. The eviction sparked nationwide protests and early elections, marking a turning point in Spain's history.

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The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal marked a turning point in Spain's history.: The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal marked a turning point in Spain's history.
The Madrid Tenants' Union is updating the story with more details.: The Madrid Tenants' Union is updating the story with more details.

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An elderly woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis and a political row that triggered early elections has died, according to a tenants' union.

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September after she was unable to afford rent increases. She was admitted to hospital after the eviction.

"We regret to announce that Maricarmen passed away today," the Madrid Tenants' Union said in a statement, adding that her situation marked "a turning point in the history of this country".

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