"In Spain, access to housing, at the heart of a call for a general strike, concentrates anger"

Spain is preparing for a significant general strike on November 11, driven by housing issues following the tragic death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who was evicted from her long-time home. The government has recently enacted laws to protect vulnerable tenants, but political tensions remain high with an upcoming election. The housing crisis has become a major concern for many Spaniards, with a significant portion of their income spent on rent. Historical context shows that housing struggles have long been a catalyst for social movements in Spain, dating back to the 1931 rent strike in Barcelona.