Madrid —
If there’s one name on people’s lips in Spain this week it’s Maricarmen. The eviction of the 87-year-old from her home has sparked a huge wave of spontaneous solidarity in various cities and drawn attention to one of the most pressing problems facing the country: access to housing.
Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest Maricarmen’s eviction. Some demonstrators camped overnight in Puerta del Sol, where more people, including families
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