# Spain grinds to a halt in its first general strike in 14 years

https://mins.news/en/video/140375

- euronews, 2026-11-12 10:12 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi07c0B2GJo

> Spain held its first general strike in 14 years, bringing activity to a near standstill. Riot police clashed with masked protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, and more than 70 people were arrested. Unions and employers offered contrasting assessments of the walkout.

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