Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
According to BBC News, hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
This world story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Madrid and Spanish.
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- Madrid, Spanish
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