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Spain’s first general strike in 14 years disrupted transport and public services, with unions calling it over affordable housing and rising living costs. The eviction and later death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal helped spark the protests; union leaders described participation as massive, while the main business association said it was low and uneven. The strike took place ahead of parliamentary elections on 29 November, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez supporting the action and opposition leaders criticising it.
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