'Citizen tide' of protests swamps Spain
- Published: 24 Feb 2013 at 02.43
- Online news: World
Spaniards furious at hardship and corruption scandals in the financial crisis massed in cities across the country on Saturday in a "citizens' tide" of protests.
Public workers, small political parties and non-profit organisations stage a protest against government austerity measures on February 23, 2013 on the Neptuno square in Madrid.
Tens of thousands converged in Madrid, Barcelona and other cities to the din of drums and whistles and yells of "Resign!" directed at Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and his government.
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