Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages
Around 120,000 demonstrators marched through central Madrid on Wednesday 11 November, according to authorities, as Spain's first nationwide general strike since 2012 brought crowds onto the streets to protest against soaring housing costs and mounting pressure on household budgets.
A general strike over housing costs erupted in Spain on Wednesday, November 11, resulting in street violence, damaged businesses, and arrests. Central Barcelona saw the worst of the confrontations, with hooded youths attacking shop windows and starting fires. Police deployed riot units and were met with crowds throwing objects and fireworks.
By 9:55 PM, 18 people had been arrested for the disturbances. In Madrid, pickets at the Mercamadrid wholesale market and the Gran Vía intersection clashed with officers, leading to pepper spray use and injuries. Eight people received medical attention, and one individual was arrested for allegedly throwing a barrier. Protesters blocked major roads, prompting police charges and arrests.
In Palma de Mallorca, shop owners discovered glue and silicone on their shutters and locks, preventing them from opening their businesses. Although the number of arrests was not disclosed, the nationwide strike demanded action on rising rents, evictions, wages, and public services.
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