‘Please fight’: How an elderly woman’s eviction put Spain’s housing crisis in the spotlight
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By CNN
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In brief
Spain's housing affordability crisis has reached a critical turning point as the forced eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner named Maricarmen triggered nationwide protests and grassroots mobilization. The case has become a symbol of the country's escalating real estate challenges, exposing systemic failures in housing accessibility for vulnerable populations. Multiple Spanish cities have witnessed coordinated demonstrations demanding urgent policy reforms to address the deepening shortage of affordable accommodation.
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‘Please fight’: How an elderly woman’s eviction put Spain’s housing crisis in the spotlight
If there’s one name on people’s lips in Spain this week it’s Maricarmen. The eviction of the 87-year-old has sparked a huge wave of spontaneous solidarity in various cities and drawn attention to one of the most pressing problems facing the country: access to housing.
