Anti-monarchy protest ends in scuffles in Spain
- 10 years ago
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An anti-monarchy demonstration ended in scuffles in Madrid on Saturday (October 04).
Around 200 people gathered in Sol square, in the center of the capital city, calling for the reform of the Spanish constitution and the abolishing of the monarchy
Tensions rose when demonstrators tried to march through a street blocked by riot police.
At least two people have been arrested and dozens were injured.
Felipe VI was sworn in as Spain's new king in June after is father Juan Carlos abdicated.
Around two thirds of Spaniards support the idea of a referendum on whether Spain should continue to be a constitutional monarchy, according to a recent poll by Metroscopia for El Pais newspaper.
An anti-monarchy demonstration ended in scuffles in Madrid on Saturday (October 04).
Around 200 people gathered in Sol square, in the center of the capital city, calling for the reform of the Spanish constitution and the abolishing of the monarchy
Tensions rose when demonstrators tried to march through a street blocked by riot police.
At least two people have been arrested and dozens were injured.
Felipe VI was sworn in as Spain's new king in June after is father Juan Carlos abdicated.
Around two thirds of Spaniards support the idea of a referendum on whether Spain should continue to be a constitutional monarchy, according to a recent poll by Metroscopia for El Pais newspaper.