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Thousands of demonstrators marched in Madrid to defend the reform system

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Briefings

Thousands of Spanish citizens marched in Madrid on October 24, 2026, to defend public reforms one month before legislative elections. The event occurred under strong sunlight near the Prado Museum and Cibeles square, with over 25,000 participants. Key figures included Juan Fernandez, a public servant in Seville, who opposed privatization, and Alberto Nunez Feijo, the opposition leader who promised to adjust reforms if the party won the November 29 elections. The government's social security reform, averaging 1,576 euros per month for 6.8 million beneficiaries, was the subject of the protests.

Key points

• Thousands of Spanish citizens marched in Madrid on October 24, 2026, to defend public reforms one month before legislative elections.
• The opposition leader Alberto Nunez Feijo promised to adjust reforms if the party won the November 29 elections.

Context

The protests occurred in Madrid one month before the November 29 legislative elections, with the opposition accusing the government of preparing for privatization. The event involved over 25,000 participants and was observed by journalists and tourists.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the October 24, 2026, protest in Madrid. Specific details about the opposition's strategy or the government's specific policy changes remain unconfirmed.

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