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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
BBC NewsWednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Spanish and World.
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What happened
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Timeline
BBC News published: Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Spanish and World.
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