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United Kingdom Tens of thousands defy Spain’s pre-election protest ban
Published on 21/05/2011
A pre-election protest ban in Spain has proved unsuccessful as tens of thousands attend nationwide rallies. Defiant protesters have taken to the streets on the eve of local elections to demand social and economic reform.