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Spain's first general strike since 2012 over housing crisis disrupts transport, clashes with police ahead of snap elections

A nationwide general strike over Spain's housing crisis has caused road closures, transport disruptions, and police clashes—the first of this magnitude since 2012. The strike comes less than three weeks before early elections, adding pressure on Sánchez's government. The scale of participation and potential for further escalation remain uncertain, but the timing suggests significant political impact.

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La Nación (Argentina)about 2 hours agoESCredibility 31%View source

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#general-strike #housing-crisis #spain #sanchez #elections

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activePolitics1h ago

Spain: Nationwide General Strike Over Housing Crisis Ahead of Elections

Spain is experiencing its first general strike in 14 years, initiated by major unions and tenant alliances, primarily protesting the housing affordability crisis and demanding higher wages. The strike, confirmed to be causing widespread disruption in transport and public services across major cities, occurs less than three weeks before parliamentary elections, adding significant political pressure on the incumbent government. The full scale of participation, the strike's immediate economic impact, and its definitive influence on the upcoming electoral outcomes remain uncertain.

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activePoliticsHumanitarian2m ago