General strike in Spain causes clashes and leaves over 50 arrested
General strike in Spain causes clashes, over 50 arrests, and a thousand police reports in protests against rent and cost of living.
TL;DR
- A general strike in Spain resulted in confrontations, road blockades, and over 50 arrests.
- Thousands protested against the high cost of living, property prices, and low wages.
- Clashes between protesters and police occurred in Madrid and Barcelona, involving pepper spray and rubber bullets.
- The strike was called by major unions UGT and CCOO, demanding changes in housing policy and wage increases.
- The strike takes place less than three weeks before the Spanish general elections, with opposition parties leading in polls.