General strike over housing brings out hundreds of thousands in Spain
Summary
Workers across Spain joined a general strike over housing costs and the rising cost of living, disrupting businesses and public transport. A march in Barcelona began peacefully, but some protesters later damaged storefronts, set small fires and launched fireworks toward police, weeks before snap elections called by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.Key Facts
- The article describes the strike as Spain’s first general strike in 14 years.
- It says millions of workers shut down businesses and public transport on Wednesday.
- The strike focused on soaring rents, property prices and the rising cost of living.
- A march in Barcelona was peaceful before some protesters engaged in acts of unrest.
- Some protesters smashed storefronts, lit small bonfires, burned bins and launched fireworks toward police.
- Snap elections called by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez were due in the coming weeks.
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