At least 75 people were detained during protests around Spain’s general strike targeting high rents and the cost of living. The strike drew hundreds of thousands of people, with about 120,000 in Madrid and around 55,000 in Barcelona. The 14-year first general strike disrupted daily life in multiple cities. In Barcelona, masked groups damaged shops, set fire to rubbish bins and clashed with police. Security forces moved in to intervene. Police reported that clashes between officers and some groups led to the detentions. Source: Haberton As of the report, the detained people were in police custody following the unrest during the strike.