An estimated 250,000 people filled the streets of central Madrid on Saturday, demanding firm guarantees for Spain's state-run pension system in one of the most striking displays of public concern over retirement security in recent times. The massive demonstration came at a politically charged moment, with pensions emerging as a major issue ahead of Spain's parliamentary elections next month.
250,000 Protest in Madrid for Pension System Security
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central Madrid to demand security for Spain's state-run pension system, with PM Sánchez accusing the right-wing opposition of trying to weaken inflation-linked pension increases ahead of next month's elections.
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