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(Guardian) Eurozone crisis: Violence in Barcelona Amid Spanish General Strike

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Kendall Harmon

Spain’s first general strike for 18 months has been well-supported, as citizens protest against the government’s labour reforms and austerity plans.

Protests began early, with demonstrators clashing with police in several cities as they tried to disrupt buses and prevent lorries arriving at, or leaving, wholesale markets. Over 50 people were arrested, and a small number treated for injuries.

Unions say they were pleased with the turnout today. Transport links have been badly affected, with hundreds of flights cancelled, and trains and buses delayed.

Read it all and look at the pictures.

Update: There is more there as well.

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