Protests erupt in Madrid after 87-year-old woman is evicted from her home

Police used tear gas as crowds tried to stop the forced removal of an elderly woman from her apartment, highlighting Spain's growing housing crisis.

A heartbreaking scene played out in Madrid this week. An 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen was forced out of her home by police. The eviction has sparked anger across the city. People took to the streets to protest, leading to clashes with officers. At one point, police used tear gas to push back the crowds who were trying to stop the removal. Maricarmen had lived in her apartment for a long time. Her eviction has become a symbol of a much bigger problem in Spain: a severe shortage of affordable housing. Across the country, many people are struggling to keep a roof over their heads. Rent …