Imagine living in your home for 70 years and then having to leave. This sad story happened to Maria Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman in Spain. Her sad eviction from her apartment made many people very angry and started big protests across the country.
Maria lived in her flat for a very long time. One day, a new company bought the building and made the rent much higher. Maria did not have enough money to pay this new price. She had to leave her home, which was a big tragedy for her and her family. Many activists tried to help her, but the police still made her leave. This started a huge housing crisis in Spain because many people cannot find affordable homes. People marched in the streets to ask for new reforms to help poor renters. The government tried to make new laws, but other politicians said no. Because of this, the Prime Minister had to call a new general election to let the people vote.
Now, Maria has sadly died, and people are holding vigils with candles for her. This sad news will make the political campaign very intense. Her story shows how important it is for everyone to have a safe place to live.
