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Why did her eviction spark protests?
Maricarmen's eviction sparked widespread protests because it's a highly emotive issue in Spain, where housing insecurity and evictions have been a major social concern for years. Her age and the length of her tenancy made her a symbol of the broader struggle against what many see as unfair housing practices.
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