Economy

Spain faces its first general strike in 14 years focused on housing

Rents have surged by 44% since 2021 while wages only rose by 22%, in an atypical call marked by the electoral pre-campaign.

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Published November 11, 2026, 03:15 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

People walking on the street in front of a wall with 'Huelga General' spray-painted on it. — Protesters and pedestrians walk down a street during the strike Photo: Reprodução/BBC News Mundo

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The essentials of this story

What happened: First general strike in Spain in 14 years focused on the cost of housing, prices, and wages.
Who is affected: The working class, tenants, young people, and voters in Spain.
What changes: Mobilizes public conversation regarding rent and wages 18 days before the general elections.

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