Millions of Spaniards stage first general strike in 14 years as anger over housing leads to clashes

What happened: A general strike by Spanish workers against the housing crisis took place on Wednesday, with large marches in Madrid, Barcelona and other cities, and clashes erupting in Barcelona and Madrid by evening. Key numbers: 4 million workers, around one-fifth of the total workforce. The strike came less than three weeks before a snap general election. Why it matters: Unions said the strike was mostly peaceful, though evening clashes between police and some protesters broke out after the main march ended in Barcelona. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

A general strike by Spanish workers against the housing crisis took place on Wednesday, with large marches in Madrid, Barcelona and other cities, and clashes erupting in Barcelona and Madrid by evening.

Unions said the strike was mostly peaceful, though evening clashes between police and some protesters broke out after the main march ended in Barcelona.