Union protesters block M-406 highway during nationwide general strike in Madrid, Spain

On November 11, 2026, in Leganés, Madrid, Spain, @cgtzonasur shared a video of road blockades carried out by members of the CGT (General Confederation of Labor) union during the nationwide general strike. In the video, a group of protesters wearing dark jackets and hoodies gathers across a pedestrian crossing on the roadway, surrounded by thick clouds of smoke illuminated in red and pink by burning flares. A long line of vehicles, including a commuter bus, remains backed up along the M-406 highway, while flashing blue police lights are visible in the distance. According to reports, the blockade was part of coordinated early-morning demonstrations across southern Madrid over housing costs, wages, and inflation. Protesters gathered near the Vereda de los Estudiantes neighborhood, a key connection between Leganés and Getafe, and temporarily halted traffic on the M-406 during the morning rush hour. The disruptions followed earlier demonstrations outside Empresa Martín bus depots and coincided with similar traffic blockades on several major roads across Madrid.