Cómo vas a recordar a Maricarmen
Summary
This episode honors the memory of Mari Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman evicted from her home after decades of fighting against vulture funds. Host Juan Luz Sánchez interviews activists and journalists who reflect on her legacy as a symbol of resistance against housing injustice and institutional failure. The discussion covers the massive social mobilization triggered by her eviction, including the Puerta del Sol encampment, and analyzes the disinformation campaigns used to discredit her. The episode concludes with reflections on how Mari Carmen’s case catalyzed a broader societal awake…
Topics discussed
Intro: Sponsor and the silence of protest
Announcement of Mari Carmen's death
Recollections: Symbol of housing rights and rage
Guests: Activists and journalists from Sol camp
Personal memories: Identity and the door lock
Interviews: Mari Carmen's determination to fight
Timeline: The September 22 eviction date
The eviction: Police removal and hospitalization
Aftermath: Protests and social mobilization
Mari Carmen as a catalyst for broader struggles
Backlash: Disinformation and political attacks
Debunking myths: Facts about Mari Carmen's case
Death and the failure to return home
Legacy: Will she be remembered in 10 years?
Outro: Triodos Bank sponsor and credits
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