Spanish Government Calls Early Elections Following Housing Crisis Protests

The Spanish government has called for early elections following widespread unrest triggered by the eviction and subsequent death of an elderly woman, Maricarmen Abascal. The incident sparked national protests, prompting labor unions to organize a general strike.

1. The Sindicato de Inquilinas organized demonstrations and encampments across numerous cities.
2. Major labor unions, including CGT, Solidaridad Obrera, Co-Bas, CCOO, and UGT, joined the call for a general strike.
3. The administration faced legislative gridlock after the PP, Junts, and Vox blocked five housing reform decrees this year.
4. Cayo Lara described the public reaction as a significant awakening of the collective conscience in Spain.

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