Raw Video: Spanish Anti-Austerity Protestors Brawl With Police

July 13, 2012 from Associated Press

Thousands of Spanish civil servants took to the streets Friday in angry protest as the government approved sweeping austerity measures that include wage cuts and tax increases. In July, Spain will become the fourth country in the eurozone to receive bailout funds, after Greece, Ireland and Portugal.

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Anti-austerity protests

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2011-2013 Spanish Protests

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2008-2013 Spanish financial crisis

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Economy of Spain

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Austerity

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Sales tax

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