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February 13, 2023

250,000 March in Madrid to Oppose Dismantling of Public Healthcare System
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In Spain, more than a quarter-million people marched through central
Madrid Sunday to oppose the dismantling of the public health system by
the capital region's right-wing government. The massive protest was led
by unions who complained of long patient waiting lists and staff
shortages.

Adolfo Antón: "Well, our situation is getting worse and worse, as we
have fewer resources and less staff. We believe that everything that is
being done is in favor of private health, and it's a business. We think
we have to fight against this and defend the public health system, as
it's what makes us all equal."



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