Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage

The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.

Reporting via BBC World

First reported Sep 23, 2026, 2:31 p.m.

Published Oct 2, 2026, 3:32 p.m.

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