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Barcelona erupts in violence after general strike
Violence erupting after a general strike signals escalating civil unrest in Barcelona.
Context
What happened: Barcelona saw violence after Spain's first general strike in 14 years, with protesters throwing fireworks at police and setting rubbish bins ablaze.
Key numbers: Spain's first general strike in 14 years. Unions say four million workers walked off the job.
Why it matters: The strike comes as Spain faces a housing and cost-of-living crisis ahead of a snap election.
What changed
Barcelona saw violence after Spain's first general strike in 14 years, with protesters throwing fireworks at police and setting rubbish bins ablaze.
Why it matters
The strike comes as Spain faces a housing and cost-of-living crisis ahead of a snap election.
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Nov 12, 2026 12:34 AM ET