Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages

In Madrid, around 120,000 people participated in a protest demanding affordable housing and better wages, despite heavy rain. The 24-hour strike, organized by UGT and CCOO unions along with housing activists, highlighted issues like stagnant wages and rising living costs. The protest was fueled by recent evictions, notably that of an elderly pensioner. Union leaders praised the turnout, particularly in heavy industries, while the employers' federation criticized the strike as ineffective. This mobilization comes just weeks before Spain's snap election, emphasizing housing affordability as a key campaign issue.