Evicted Spanish octogenarian Maricarmen Abascal, heart of Spain's housing protests, has died
Ms. Abascal had been in hospital since her eviction on September 23 from her home of more than 70 years, when police and social workers removed her by…
The Hindu reports: Ms. Abascal had been in hospital since her eviction on September 23 from her home of more than 70 years, when police and social workers removed her by stretcher.
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