Police face singing protesters during nationwide general strike in Madrid, Spain

On November 11, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, @Miguelbreapolo shared a video showing a tense scene during a nationwide general strike. In the video, a group of protesters begins chanting and singing as police officers wearing dark tactical uniforms and helmets advance toward the gathering. Some officers direct traffic, allowing vehicles to pass through the road, while others remain near the demonstrators. As the standoff unfolds, protesters continue singing in front of the police officers. According to reports, the general strike was organized by labor unions and housing rights groups demanding more affordable housing, fair wages, and improvements to public services. In Madrid, police were deployed at transport facilities and other locations where informational pickets gathered. Unions reported confrontations and alleged excessive use of force against protesters. The strike was part of a nationwide 24-hour labor action across Spain.