87-Year-Old Madrid Resident to Reclaim Home After Protests Over Eviction

Evicted Madrid pensioner can return home after nationwide protests over housing crisis. Lawyer confirms deal with property owners.

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September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Madrid, Spain — An 87-year-old woman who was forcibly removed from her longtime home in Madrid last week has been granted the right to return following a legal agreement with the property’s owners, according to her attorney.

The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, who had lived in the same apartment for over seven decades, sparked widespread public outrage and led to nationwide demonstrations. The incident has intensified pressure on Spain’s government to address the growing housing affordability crisis that has affected millions of residents.

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On Monday, her lawyer confirmed that a resolution had been reached, allowing the elderly woman to reoccupy the residence. The situation has drawn attention to the deepening challenges faced by older citizens in securing stable housing, as well as the broader systemic issues within Spain’s real estate market.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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