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General strike over housing brings out hundreds of thousands in Spain

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Briefings

A general strike involving millions of workers in Spain shut down businesses and public transport, marking the first such event in 14 years. The unrest began with a peaceful march in Barcelona over high rents and property prices, escalating to property damage and fireworks. This occurs just weeks before snap elections scheduled for late 2026, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez leading the Socialist Party. The strike is reported by FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris from Madrid.

Key points

• Millions of workers in Spain participated in a general strike on Wednesday, shutting down businesses and public transport.
• The strike began with a peaceful march in Barcelona over soaring rents and property prices before escalating to property damage and fireworks.

Context

This unrest follows a peaceful march in Barcelona over high rents and property prices, occurring just weeks before snap elections called by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single day snapshot from November 2026, covering only the initial phase of the strike before it escalated. Specific casualty numbers, exact dates of property damage, and long-term economic impacts are not provided.

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