Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says
The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain.
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"There had been 'goodwill from both parties' and that she would pay a similar amount of rent under a new contract."
— Beatriz Duro , Activist
"'Patriotism also means preventing an 87-year-old woman from ending up on the street after a lifetime in her home.'"
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
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The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain.
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