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Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs

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Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs. (2026, November 11). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/11/spain-faces-nationwide-protests-over-soaring-housing-costs?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-11-11

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Nationwide protests and a general strike have erupted in Spain due to rising housing costs. These demonstrations were sparked by the death of an 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen, who faced eviction when her rent was set to increase dramatically. Her case has come to symbolize the broader housing crisis affecting many Spaniards.
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On November 11, 2026, millions of workers across Spain staged the country’s first general strike in 14 years, protesting the housing crisis that includes soaring rents and a shortage of 750,000 homes. The strike, organized by unions UGT and CCOO, coincides with stormy weather but saw widespread participation, impacting public transport and factories nationwide. The protest aims to pressure the government into implementing policies addressing housing affordability less than three weeks before a snap national election on November 29, which could see the far right gain power. The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen, evicted due to a fivefold rent increase, has become symbolic of the crisis and fueled public outrage.

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Spain's First General Strike in 14 Years Over Housing Crisis
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Spain

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Spain GPE · 2× Maricarmen PERSON · 1×

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Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs Spain has been rocked by nationwide protests and a general strike over its worsening housing crisis.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen, who was evicted after her rent was set to increase fivefold, has become a symbol of the crisis.
2026-11-11 · Al Jazeera
Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs · assertive framing

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Spain faces nationwide protests over soaring housing costs Spain has been rocked by nationwide protests and a general strike over its worsening housing crisis. asserted
Spain → face → crisis
The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen, who was evicted after her rent was set to increase fivefold, has become a symbol of the crisis. asserted
rent → evict → crisis
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