Maricarmen Abascal

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Died in early October 2026, weeks after her eviction; her death drew protesters back to Spanish streets

Spain votes on November 29 in a snap election Pedro Sánchez called after parliament rejected his housing measures. Campaigning restarted in early November after the Urda train crash killed 69 people, the second fatal high-speed collision in nine months after 46 died near Córdoba.

Updated 2 days ago

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Died in hospital October 7; the return agreement came too late

Congress rejected both housing decrees on October 2, and the cabinet re-approved them four days later. The first, which suspends evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030 and limits bulk home purchases by investment funds, took effect October 8. The second, on automatic lease renewal, is due to take effect November 15 if it is validated.

Updated Oct 22