Spain’s general strike puts housing crisis at centre of upcoming elections

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Millions of workers in Spain are striking over the housing crisis and rising living costs, disrupting transport and closing businesses. The strike comes less than three weeks before a snap election in which the far right could gain power.

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. 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.