VOICED : La peninsula iberica de protesta

Protests erupted in the Iberian Peninsula against austerity measures. In Madrid, thousands responded to the indignados movement, surrounding the congress. Recent clashes with police were also highlighted. In Lisbon, Portuguese citizens protested against government cuts, driven by international commitments. The main union called for action against salary and pension cuts. Despite financial rescue efforts, Portugal faces worsening recession and unemployment, challenging the center-right government's fiscal management.

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