General strike over housing brings out tens of thousands in Spain
Summary
Tens of thousands of people marched in Spain on Wednesday during a nationwide 24-hour strike over housing costs and purchasing power. The protests came weeks before an early general election. Unions reported strong participation in some sectors, while business leaders played down the turnout.Key Facts
- Demonstrators marched in cities across Spain, including Madrid.
- Protesters in Madrid carried placards shaped like houses and called for more affordable housing.
- The strike was Spain’s first nationwide 24-hour stoppage since 2012, according to the article.
- Unions reported a significant response in some sectors.
- Business leaders said participation was limited.
- The strike took place weeks before an early general election.
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