Spanish pensioner returns home after eviction deal amid housing protests
An 87-year-old woman in Madrid will return to her apartment following a negotiated agreement with property owners after her eviction sparked nationwide demonstrations.
Government proposes eviction ban
Spain's coalition government has agreed on proposals that include banning evictions until the year 2030. This move aims to address the country's ongoing housing crisis while legal reforms are debated. The agreement comes after the forced removal of Maricarmen Abascal last week triggered a massive public outcry.
Protesters camp in square
Hundreds of people remained camped in Puerta del Sol on Tuesday to support the pensioner. Demonstrators set up roughly 100 tents in Madrid's emblematic square since Saturday night. Tens of thousands of people have protested across the nation demanding rent freezes and lease protections.
Lawyer confirms return home
The woman's lawyer stated on Monday that she can go back to her residence now. Unaffordable housing has been a persistent issue in Spain for several years before this event. The eviction of the elderly resident thrust the broader crisis into the forefront of political debate.
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