https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/11/spain-general-strike-housing-costs
Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at housing crisis
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In Barcelona, (..) public transport came to a near-standstill. Pickets were in place soon after the strike began at midnight, blocking off entry to factories, markets and transport hubs. Key roads into Barcelona, including the AP-7 motorway, were blocked off in both directions. In the evening an immense demonstration filled the city’s main shopping thoroughfare, with protesters chanting “No more rents! Rent strike now!” and “We’ve brought the country to a standstill, now we’re going to change it.” The organisers claimed 400,000 took part in Barcelona, with local police putting the figure at 55,000. (..)
In Madrid, government officials estimated 120,000 people turned out despite the pouring rain. (..) [Destaque PJ]
