Fact check
“The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal occurred on Wednesday.”
Reasoning
The claim is directly supported by three excerpts that mention the eviction occurring on Wednesday, confirming the date of the event.
On confidence: Multiple independent excerpts from the same reputable news outlet (France 24) explicitly state that the eviction of 87‑year‑old Maricarmen Abascal took place on Wednesday.
Important context
The eviction sparked large protests in Madrid and was reported on 26 September 2026, indicating the Wednesday referenced is the day before the protests (i.e., 23 September 2026).
Evidence
Supporting (4)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceMaricarmen Vs The ‘Vultures’: A “social tragedy” mobilising Spaniards - Spotlight - France 24
1 min Protests are ongoing in Madrid right now, with many demonstrators holding signs and banners that read “Maricarmen vs the Vultures”. “Maricarmen, you are not alone.” Or “Ni una Maricarmen más.” Not one more Maricarmen. The story is…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceThousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman - France 24
Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman - France 24 Skip to main content Advertising Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman Europe The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal on…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceThousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman - France 24
of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home, calling for greater protection for tenants . Images of Maricarmen Abascal being carried from her Madrid flat on a stretcher on Wednesday after police broke down her door have thrust Spain 's…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceThousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman - France 24
want what has happened to me to serve so that it does not happen to other people," she said from hospital, where she has been treated for exhaustion since her eviction. "I want it to encourage people to fight and to help change the laws…
Limitations
All evidence comes from a single news organization (France 24); no additional independent sources were provided to corroborate the date.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:07 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old womanFrance 24 · FRANCE 24