Ana Laura Miranda Cassani
Spain
EUROPE
photojournalist
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The current context of economic crisis in Spain, citizens are expressing their opposition to and criticism of government’s austerity and reform measures drastically cutting back on basic public social services and fundamental rights and liberties.
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Police have arrested 18 people linked to the Platform of People Affected by Mortgages (PAH) and Platform Housing Office, which had been locked in the headquarters of the so-called "bad bank" to support a group of citizens who will be evicted.
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Activists of the platform against evictions conducted a peaceful protest outside the house of the Minister of Justice Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón. Peaceful protest in defense of the right to housing.
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Thousands of people protest in the streets of Madrid against European policies. The gather on the same day that the EU and IMF announced a bailout to Cyprus of 10,000 million euros.
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Following the arrest of 13 young followers of Rayo Vallecano, Bukaneros and other leftist-organizations accuse the government delegation of orchestrating a "sting" to criminalize social movements.
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Former senator Barcenas arrives in court to try to explain the origin of a fortune with at least 22 million euros, that was allegedly hid in Switzerland and never told the Treasury.
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Manifestation of Citizen Marea takes place in over fifty Spanish cities to protest against cuts and "the coup of markets".
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Miners join the protests in Madrid against austerity and political corruption. They are protesting for a safer work environment and more labor rights.
