Riot police clear demonstrators blocking bus lanes during general strike in Madrid, Spain

On November 11, 2026, in Madrid, Spain, @Miguelbreapolo shared a video of a police intervention during the nationwide general strike at the Canillejas transport interchange. In the video, several National Police officers wearing dark riot gear and helmets confront demonstrators gathered at a pedestrian crossing on a rain-soaked road. Some protesters hold umbrellas and banners as officers move them away from the roadway toward the sidewalk. Tensions escalate when officers pull away the demonstrators' banners, prompting an agitated response from the group. Officers then push protesters back to clear the road as vehicles and pedestrians move through the intersection. According to reports, approximately 20 striking demonstrators had formed an informational picket line at the transport interchange, blocking access for commuter buses. National Police units intervened to dismantle the blockade and reopen the bus lanes, resulting in brief physical confrontations between officers and protesters