Spain's Indignados: For a Better Representative Democracy, and More
Cortés, Irene Martín, Inroads
On Sunday, May 15, 2011, about 20,000 people attended demonstrations in more than 50 Spanish cities to protest politicians' performance in the economic crisis. The slogan that mobilized them was "Real Democracy Now! We are not merchandise in the hands of politicians and bankers!" During the week that followed a campsite was established in a central square in Madrid. Five days later the camp had acquired a highly organized structure and hummed with activity. The square was alive with assemblies discussing different issues, in which any citizen could actively participate. Thousands joined as participants or just as sympathizers with these initiatives.
The movement received the support …
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Article title: Spain's Indignados: For a Better Representative Democracy, and More.
Contributors: Cortés, Irene Martín - Author.
Magazine title: Inroads.
Issue: 32
Publication date: Winter 2013.
Page number: 65+.
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