Por qué salimos a la calle

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Salgamos a la calle el 12 de mayo en una manifestación popular, reivindicativa y no violenta para seguir trabajando hacia un 15 de mayo en defensa de las personas!

El 15 de mayo del 2011, millones de personas empezamos un proceso de cambio social, dando una señal clara e inequívoca de que no somos mercancía en manos de políticos y banqueros, expresando de manera pública y masiva que la democracia representativa actual está agonizando. La clase política y los poderosos no han entendido el mensaje. A pesar de las crecientes movilizaciones y el clamor del malestar de la gente, estas clases dirigentes siguen aprovechando la crisis para expoliar la riqueza común poniendo en riesgo la vida de las personas.

El capitalismo ha decidido cancelar la democracia y ahora nos gobiernan los banqueros. Es evidente que este 1% de la población es el crimen legalizado en el poder. El sistema político actual nos aboca al desastre y tenemos que ser el 99% quienes tomemos las riendas de nuestro destino. Exigimos poder constituyente para poder recuperar la soberanía que nos pertenece. Por eso, el 12 y 15 de mayo, después de un año protestando sin respuesta, volvemos a la calle con unas exigencias legítimas y mayoritarias y con la voluntad de comenzar a construir alternativas a su modelo de organización social.

Nos hemos organizado y estamos construyendo alternativas y soluciones pero ante la represión y los bloqueos que se nos imponen desde las instituciones nos vemos en la obligación de reivindicar unos puntos mínimos de supervivencia, puesto que se está poniendo en peligro la integridad de la población con unas medidas inhumanas.
Así pues, con el fin de garantizar el derecho a la existencia del 99%, exigimos:

1. Ni un euro más para rescatar a los bancos. Auditoría ciudadana de la deuda. No pagaremos la deuda ilegítima creada por aquellos que provocaron la crisis.

2. Educación y sanidad de financiación y gestión públicas, gratuitas y de calidad. No a los recortes del gasto público, no a la privatización de los servicios públicos. Ningún repago.

3. Reparto justo del trabajo, y la riqueza. No a la precarización. No a la jubilación a los 67. Retirada de la Reforma Laboral. Valoración del trabajo reproductivo, doméstico y de cuidados.

4. Derecho garantizado al acceso a una vivienda digna. Dación en pago retroactiva. Parque de viviendas de alquiler social. Promoción de cooperativas de vivienda.

5. Reforma fiscal que permita redistribuir de forma justa la riqueza que  producimos entre todos y todas. Renta Básica universal para todas las personas.

6. Defensa  de los derechos de reunión manifestación, huelga, asociación y  todas las libertades ciudadanas incluida el derecho al propio cuerpo. 

Del 10 al 12 de Mayo volveremos a Plaça Catalunya, como el año pasado, con estas reivindicaciones, con colectivos que están todo el año trabajando para conseguirlos. El objetivo es visiblizar todo el trabajo que se está haciendo. El 12 de mayo dejaremos la Plaça con la manifestación.

EL PUEBLO SOMOS LA SOLUCIÓN!

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General strike in Europe on 14N - November 14 European action

There were literally millions of people out demonstrating on the streets of Europe yesterday in the largest European general strike ever held. One thing they all agreed on, "We have no future!" Includes videos.

In total, workers in 23 countries across Europe participated in the European Day of Action and Solidarity. As reported by Digital Journal on Wednesday, some actions were small and others were full-blown strikes. 

The Europe-wide strike action was coordinated by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and promoted on Twitter under the hashtag “#14N".. read more and watch videos.

Tens of thousands march in the streets of Madrid, Spain

Angered by the latest austerity measures and budget cuts, and calling for the Spanish government to resign, thousands thronged the streets of Madrid on Saturday.

Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched on Spain's parliament in Madrid on Saturday evening, accompanied by a massive police escort, and closely guarded by officers with dog teams and in full riot gear and many police vans... read more and watch videos.

Students take to streets in protests throughout Spain

Amidst ongoing protests throughout Spain, thousands of students took to the streets in Madrid on Wednesday, angry at proposed education cuts which they say leaves them with "no future."

While thousands marched in Madrid as part of a three day action, according to local police, a further 3,000 rallied in the streets of Barcelona and thousands more protested in Valencia and other major Spanish cities.

Many of the students wore green T-shirts, as worn by the Marea Verde Mijas group, reported in Digital Journal in July this year... read more and watch video.

Sights & sounds of Feria in Fuengirola, Spain (video)

Running from October 6th to 12th, the annual Feria de la Virgen del Rosario in Fuengirola is full of color, sights and sounds.

A week during the year when business slows down a bit, people take a few days off. When you see your friends and neighbors dressed somewhat differently, with gorgeous dresses on the ladies and girls.

The men also dress so smartly, in traditional caballero style as they ride their horses, or drive their horse carts and carriages... read more, see more photos and watch a video.

Tornado hits Gandia, Spain fairgrounds injuring 35 (Videos)

Fortunately the fairgrounds were closed to the public at the time the tornado hit, but 35 workers were injured in the storm. More flooding and heavy rains were experienced in other areas of Spain.

The tornado struck the fairgrounds in Gandia, in the Valencian Community of Spain, knocking down a Ferris wheel and damaging several other rides... read more and watch videos.

Excessive rain in Málaga province, Spain causes flooding (Video)

As the autumn rainy season begins in Málaga province, heavy rains are being experienced, causing flooding, evacuations and at least one death.

The rain is causing havoc in Málaga province, southern Spain, with one fatality, a woman who died in El Puente, Alora, while a group of 12 people, including the victim's husband, had to be rescued in the town.

Around 9,000 people have had to be evacuated from their homes in several towns in the province and a red alert has been activated in Málaga and Almería.... read more.

Spanish magazine El Jueves publishes satiric Islamic cartoon

The satirical Spanish magazine, El Jueves, has published a magazine cover, showing a line up of men in Islamic outfits as a parody of recent controversial cartoons. The text of the cover reads, "But how do they know which one is Muhammad?"

According to Islam, it is an offense to portray an image of the Prophet. However, the Barcelona-based magazine's editor, Mayte Quílez, told the Huffington Post, that the caricature “does not intend to portray Muhammad. It's a parody of the situation we are experiencing. … If you can’t depict Muhammad, how do you know it is him in the cartoons?” ... read more.

Madrid protests: Indignados intend to return to the plaza today

After thousands protested in the Plaza de Neptune in Madrid on Tuesday, around 100 meters from the Congress building, police became violent and eventually cleared the square.

The indignados were calling for new elections and carrying banners with the slogan "No", referring to the austerity measures being taken by the Spanish government.

Protesters are saying that a government chosen by the people that, once it reaches power, does not keep it's promises, has no legitimacy. They say that winning an election does not give the government the right to act as it wants, betraying the voters who have elected it. They demand new elections and a new government.... read more and watch video.

Police attack 'Occupy Congress' protest in Madrid (Video)

A rally was held on Wednesday with thousands of Spanish indignados surrounding the Congress building in Madrid, in an action dubbed "Occupy Congress."

The indignados were calling for new elections and carrying banners with the clear slogan "No", referring to the austerity measures being taken by the Spanish government.

Protesters are saying that a government chosen by the people that, once it reaches power, does not keep it's promises, has no legitimacy. They say that winning an election does not give the government the right to act as it wants, betraying the voters who have elected it... read more and watch video.

Spaniards march against ‘authoritarian’ austerity (video)

Tens of thousands of Spaniards hit the streets in Madrid on Saturday against brutal cuts and tax hikes imposed by the Spanish government.

Spain’s ruling party, the PP (People’s Party or Partido Popular) has created a new wave of public anger, over unpopular cuts to the country's public sector services. On top of the brutal cuts, everyday living expenses like electricity, water, phone bills, clothing and haircuts all became more expensive at the start of the month after a hike in value-added tax... read more and watch video.

1.5 million protesters demand Catalonian independence (video)

An estimated 1,500,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona yesterday, demanding independence for Catalonia, an autonomous Spanish region.

Waving red and yellow Catalan flags, the crowds chartered at least one train and more than a thousand coaches to travel to Barcelona from all over the Catalonia region. They are demanding that Spain give Catalonia independence, as the country faces crippling debt and austerity measures.

Rallying under the slogan "Catalonia, a new European state," protesters chanted "What do the crowds want? A new European state! What do the people want? An independent Catalonia!", and they effectively brought the city of Barcelona to a halt... read more and watch video.

Op-Ed: Maps released of GMO crop experiments in Spain

Maps have been released, showing various locations in Spain, where permission was requested in 2010 and 2011 to experiment with genetically modified crops.

While there is no proof that these experiments have gone ahead, it is worthwhile noting the locations and the crops to be grown. Crops in the 2010 experiment map include corn, cotton, potatoes and beetroot.

Spain continues to cultivate 76,000 hectares of MON 810 transgenic maize (corn) on a commercial basis, with no knowledge available currently of the locations of this cultivation. Probably safest to say that any locally grown corn should be boycotted.... read more.

Fire in the Costa del Sol, Spain countryside continues to burn

The brush fire, which started yesterday evening in the countryside of the province of Málaga, continues to burn this morning. More firefighters have been brought in to assist.

Digital Journal reported yesterday on a fire raging in the countryside inland from Mijas and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol in Spain. Many people were evacuated from their homes as the fire spread... read more and watch video.

Video: Fireworks explosion during Spain festival injures 28

A rogue firework set off thousands of others in a church bell tower in Elche, Spain during a town festival on Monday, injuring 28 people.

The firework accidentally set off many others in the church bell tower of the eastern Spanish town of Elche, raining down streams of sparks and burning material on to people gathered to watch the spectacle... read more and watch video.

Spanish fieldworkers union 'expropriates' food for the poor

On Tuesday, 200 members of the Andalusian fieldworkers' union, in a example of sheer civil disobedience, went to two supermarkets, filled up shopping carts, and left without paying. They then donated the food to the poor.

As austerity measures cut deeper into the lives of the Spanish people, drastic measures are being taken.

Now it is not just the 15m Indignados initiating civil disobedience, other members of the population have had enough too... read more.

Video: Sexy advert urges Spaniards to rent properties

A Spanish property company has launched a unique advertising campaign, targeting young Spaniards and telling them to "get a room" on their website.

As the housing crisis in Spain increases, more and more people are renting properties, with the young sharing apartments... read more and watch ad.

Three Al-Qaeda terror suspects captured by Spanish police

Spain's Ministry of Interior announced today that three al-Qaeda suspects were arrested by Spanish police on Wednesday. The suspects had enough explosives to blow up a bus and were planning an attack in Spain, or other countries in Europe.

Interior Minister Jorge Fernández Díaz noted that sufficient quantities of explosives to blow up a bus had been found in their Cádiz house, and that the material could have been especially dangerous if combined with shrapnel.... read more.

Millions of people protest in 80 Spanish cities (video)

On July 19, millions took to the streets in 80 major cities throughout Spain. Union workers, 15m members, the general public and many others let their voices be heard.

In ongoing protests countrywide, the largest demonstration since the global event on October 15, 2011, happened last night and over a million people hit the streets.

People involved in the protests included miners, firefighters, judges, public employees, the unemployed and even the army.

The largest workers' unions, UGT and CCOO, were there along with many other professional organizations, representing the miners, medical employees, firemen, public transport workers, teachers of all levels of education, feminist and pro-gay collectives, 15m sympathizers and from old and new political groups... read more and watch videos.

Op-Ed: Andrea Fabra sparks new graffitti campaign in southern Spain

When Andrea Fabra cheered Rajoy's announcements of the latest austerity measures, she made a comment, on video, which upset the nation. Now a new graffitti campaign is getting revenge.

Digital Journal reported on July 14 on the recent protests in Spain against the latest austerity measures introduced by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.... read more and view photos.