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Barcelona erupts in violence after general strike

Barcelona erupts in violence after general strike

Summary

Protests in Barcelona turned violent after Spain’s first general strike in 14 years. Unions said four million workers joined the strike amid a housing and cost-of-living crisis ahead of a snap election.

Key Facts

  • Protesters hurled fireworks at police in Barcelona.
  • Protesters set rubbish bins on fire.
  • The strike was Spain’s first general strike in 14 years.
  • Unions said four million workers walked off the job.
  • Spain was facing a housing and cost-of-living crisis.
  • A snap election was approaching.
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