Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents.
Death of 87-year old sparks furious Spain housing protests Hundreds of protesters gather outside Spain’s Parliament, demanding action over soaring rents and a lack of affordable housing. The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal fueled days-long protests, and now her death has stoked that anger ahead of snap elections.
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