Maricarmen Abascal, a well-known housing activist whose fight against evictions became a national movement, has died at the age of 90. Her death has prompted widespread mourning, protests, and calls for a general housing strike, with hundreds marching to Congress to demand an end to evictions. Political reactions have varied, including some politicians reportedly vetoing a minute of silence in her honor.

elDiario.es: Pain and rage at Maricarmen's farewell in Sol: 'We won't tolerate any more…

Hundreds of people marched to Congress in mourning and anger at the death of Maricarmen, an activist whose struggle for housing became a national movement, with attendees vowing to tolerate no more evictions.

El Confidencial: Maricarmen Dies

A prominent figure named Maricarmen has died at the age of 90, impacting the ongoing election campaign.

La Vanguardia: Maricarmen Abascal Dies, Symbol of Housing Protests

Maricarmen Abascal, a prominent figure in housing protests, has died. Her death has drawn reactions from political parties and international media, with some politicians vetoing a minute of silence in her honor. A union of tenants highlighted her struggle against high rents.

elDiario.es: Death of Maricarmen, the woman who turned her housing fight into a national…

Maricarmen, an activist whose fight for housing became a movement that resonated across Spain, has died, sparking widespread tributes and renewed calls for housing rights.

El Mundo: General Housing Strike Announced

A general housing strike is called, opening a rift in the union map as organizations representing over half a million workers reject the CCOO and UGT call.

Xosé Manuel Beiras, a historic and influential leader of Galician nationalism, economist, and writer, has passed away at the age of 90. Beiras was a significant figure in the BNG and later founded Anova-Irmandade Nacionalista.

20minutos: Xosé Manuel Beiras, historic leader of BNG and Galician nationalism, dies

Xosé Manuel Beiras, a significant figure in Galician nationalism and a leader of the BNG, has passed away.

elDiario.es: Xose Manuel Beiras, intellectual and leader of Galician nationalism, dies at 90

Xose Manuel Beiras, a significant figure in Galician nationalism and an influential intellectual, has passed away at the age of 90.

Judge Biedma has appeared in court with new evidence, following a revelation by the UCO that the PSOE had allegedly requested physical harm against her. Separately, David Sánchez has presented an appeal against his conviction, also pointing to Judge Biedma in his defense.

El Mundo: Judge Biedma in Court

Judge Biedma appears in court with new evidence after the UCO revealed that PSOE requested physical harm against her.

El Mundo: David Sánchez Appeals Sentence

David Sánchez presents an appeal against his conviction and points to Judge Biedma.

Ada Colau, former Mayor of Barcelona, has expressed her willingness to lead a 'Broad Front' coalition for the upcoming general elections, provided it unites all left-wing factions. However, negotiations are tense, with disagreements over power distribution between Más Madrid and Colau's party causing friction, and Podemos insisting on primary elections.

20minutos: Colau willing to lead the Broad Front if there's only one left-wing option

Ada Colau has stated her readiness to lead a 'Broad Front' coalition, provided it unites all left-wing factions and includes parties like Podemos.

elDiario.es: Political negotiations for a 'broad front' open the door for Colau

Tense negotiations over scarce positions in a 'broad front' are underway, potentially creating an opening for Ada Colau's political involvement.

20minutos: Power sharing between Más Madrid and Colau angers rest of Broad Front

Disagreements over power distribution between Más Madrid and Ada Colau's party are causing tension within the Broad Front coalition, with Podemos insisting on primary elections.

Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz plans to increase the minimum wage before the upcoming general elections. Concurrently, the government will incur debt to finance new ICO loans aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers, while a new housing decree is raising concerns about potential surcharges for major real estate portals.

elDiario.es: Yolanda Díaz intends to raise the minimum wage before the general elections

Minister Yolanda Díaz plans to increase the minimum wage prior to the upcoming general elections.

20minutos: Government to borrow to finance ICO loans for first-time homebuyers

The Spanish government will incur debt to fund a portion of the new ICO loans designed to assist individuals in purchasing their first home.

El Confidencial: New Housing Decree Risks

The new housing decree poses a risk of surcharges for Idealista, Fotocasa, and Pisos.com.

Authorities are implementing measures to prevent narco-trafficking boats from reaching Seville via the Guadalquivir River. A fiscal alert highlights Andalusia's role as a key European territory for narco-trafficking, characterized by violent and militarized clans, with an anti-drug prosecutor noting an increase in narcos' money, drugs, and weapons, including seizures of grenades and Kalashnikovs.

El Mundo: Narco-Trafficking on Guadalquivir

Measures to stop narco-trafficking on the Guadalquivir River, preventing boats from reaching Seville.

El Mundo: Anti-drug Prosecutor's Statement

Anti-drug prosecutor Ana Villagómez states that narcos increasingly have more money, drugs, and weapons, with seizures of grenades and Kalashnikovs.

Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, has convened his core campaign team at Ferraz to strategize for the upcoming snap election, including discussions on the 'hot potato' issue of former Prime Minister Zapatero.

El Confidencial: Sanchez Meets Campaign Team

Pedro Sánchez has convened his core campaign team at Ferraz to discuss strategy, including the 'hot potato' issue of Zapatero.