A protest involving at least 120,000 people was held in Madrid, the capital of Spain, as part of a general strike, APA reports, citing the Government Delegation in the Community of Madrid.
The protest was organized over the housing crisis, high prices and demands for wage increases. Similar demonstrations are planned in other cities across the country.
The 24-hour general strike began on November 11. Protesters are demanding affordable housing and decent wages. Traffic was restricted on some roads during the demonstration.
According to local media, approximately 50 people were detained during the protests. Trade unions reported that police used force against protesters in some cases.
It should be noted that snap parliamentary elections have been scheduled for November 29 in Spain.
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