Thousands Protest in Madrid Over Eviction of 87-Year-Old Tenant

Tens of thousands marched in Madrid on Saturday to protest a housing crisis set off by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her apartment.

• Tens of thousands marched in Madrid on Saturday against the housing crisis after police evicted 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her apartment.
• Abascal, hospitalized since her eviction, urged Spaniards in a video message to join protests, saying she wants her case to prevent similar evictions.
• Investment firm Orbagestión acquired the apartment and raised Abascal's monthly rent from 500 to 2,650 euros, according to Spain's largest tenants' union.
• Sánchez's government is expected to approve a "Maricarmen Law" renewing leases automatically and restricting evictions, though it lacks a parliamentary majority.