Spain to Discuss ‘Mari Carmen Decree’ After Elderly Woman’s Eviction Sparks Protests

Spain’s cabinet is set to discuss a decree-law on Tuesday popularly known as the “Mari Carmen decree,” named after an elderly woman whose forced eviction made her a symbol of protests over soaring housing costs.

Mari Carmen, who has limited mobility, was forcibly removed from her home. Her case became a rallying point for demonstrators denouncing the sharp rise in housing prices.

The cabinet discussion marks a potential opening in a crisis that has drawn attention to the plight of vulnerable residents. The move follows public mobilisation around her eviction and the wider struggle to afford housing.

The decree’s popular name links the proposed legal response directly to Mari Carmen’s case. Its provisions and whether it will secure cabinet approval remain unclear.