Spain’s general strike puts housing crisis at centre of upcoming elections
For the first time in 14 years, millions of Spanish workers are striking across the country Wednesday to demand action on a major housing crisis and the rising cost of living.
Key points
- The expected disruptions to public transport and the widespread closure of businesses come less than three weeks before a snap election that could bring the far right to power.
Workers across nearly all industries have taken to the picket lines as rents soar and the housing crunch worsens.
The crisis is the main political debate ahead of Spain's November 29 elections.
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