Barcelona Housing Protest Turns Violent: Fireworks, Burning Barricades Rock Spain
Protests over Spain's housing crisis turned violent in Barcelona, with demonstrators setting barricades on fire, setting off fireworks and smashing shop windows. Hundreds took to the streets over rising rents and evictions as part of a nationwide general strike backed by Spain's biggest trade unions. The housing crisis has emerged as a major issue ahead of Spain's upcoming elections.
