Evicted Spanish Pensioner To Return Home

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An 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, Maricarmen, who was evicted from her Madrid apartment after decades of residence, will be allowed to return home. Her case became a symbol of Spain's housing crisis, sparking widespread solidarity protests and national attention. Tens of thousands marched in Madrid, demanding action against rising housing costs and rent shortages. The lawyer stated the agreement was a result of social mobilization, hoping it shifts the paradigm for housing issues.