Barcelona housing march Calls for a general strike

Oct 5

Rubén Navarro reports live from Barcelona's housing demonstration, postponed from the weekend because of the storm. The march moves through central streets and changes its route as attendance exceeds expectations. The Sindicat de Llogateres estimates 120,000 participants; the number is attributed to the organizers. Calls for a general strike dominate the slogans. Organizers see the election as an opportunity to foreground housing but say they will keep fighting regardless of which government emerges.

Barcelona holds on October 5 the housing demonstration postponed by the weekend storm. RTVE's live reporting shows central-street mobilization and a changed route after turnout exceeds expectations. The Sindicat de Llogateres estimates 120,000 participants, an organizer figure, and calls for a general strike dominate the slogans. Participants see a chance to foreground housing during the election while pledging continued pressure regardless of the winner.