Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march
Burning barricades and clashes with riot police erupted in Barcelona after a peaceful march against soaring housing costs. Police used projectiles to disperse masked protesters as violence spread through the city centre.
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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