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Protesters clash with police during Spain’s first nationwide walkout since 2012 | CNN

CNN International •
November 12, 2026 • 09:00 AM
• By Jadyn Sham
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Workers faced off with police during Spain’s first nationwide strike since 2012, held amid a housing crisis and less than three weeks before a snap election.

Protesters clash with police during Spain’s first nationwide walkout since 2012 | CNN

Workers faced off with police during Spain’s first nationwide strike since 2012, held amid a housing crisis and less than three weeks before a snap election.

Workers faced off with police during Spain’s first nationwide strike since 2012, held amid a housing crisis and less than three weeks before a snap election.

Four million Spanish workers took part in a general strike on Wednesday, unions said, in a protest against the country’s housing affordability crisis less than three weeks before a snap general election. CNN’s Pau Mosquera reports from Madrid where the protests turned violent.

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BBC News
2d ago
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2d ago
Millions join Spain’s first general strike in 14 years in protest at rising housing costs

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2d ago
General strikes to paralyze Spain as protestors clash with police ahead of election campaign

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Spanish workers are expected to turn out in their millions on Wednesday for the country's first general strike in 14 years.

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Al Jazeera English
1d ago
Spain approves housing reforms after nationwide strike over costs

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The Australian Financial Review (AFR)
1d ago
Violence breaks out as Spaniards strike, protest housing costs

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Police forces reported at least 73 arrests nationwide from at least 1044 incidents linked to the general strike, including blockades of businesses.

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SBS News Australia
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Millions stage first general strike in Spain in 14 years amid anger over housing

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