In Spain, protesters blocked roads and set fire to tanks

In Spain, the strikes of the tenants’ union continue. On November 11, the streets of Barcelona and Madrid were filled with protesters. According to Spanish media, 50,000 people gathered in Barcelona and over 120,000 in Madrid. The total number of protesters exceeded 170,000. The organizers, in turn, declare about 400-500,000 participants.

Protesters blocked roads, set fire to dumpsters and smashed shop windows. Law enforcement officers detained about 50 people. Further details on the detentions have not yet been provided.

To contain the unrest, the police used tear gas. In addition, law enforcement officers are ready to use firearms. This is reported by local media. The authorities have not yet responded to the escalation.

Earlier, about 40 people broke into the studio of TV channel RTVE. They disrupted the start of the news program. The incident also attracted the attention of the press.

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