Violent clashes erupt after mass housing protest in Barcelona

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Protesters in Barcelona set fires, built barricades and hurled projectiles as violence erupted at a housing protest. Affordable housing is a key issue in Spain and the prime minister has called for snap elections after parliament rejected a new law expanding renter protections. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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