How does spain celebrate independence day

Groups protesting against the tribute to Columbus and his legacy organized scattered demonstrations, including in Madrid, though turnout was light. Joan Felguera, a year-old student attending a protest in Barcelona against crimes committed by Spanish colonizers, said people had to choose how to react to what was known about the period. But at a separate far-right rally in the northeastern Spanish city, participants argued that the Spanish conquests were benign.

Barry Hatton reported from Lisbon, Portugal. Sections U. Science Technology Business U. Twitter permanently bans Newsmax White House correspondent. But a law made October 12 a national holiday in Spain to commemorate "the linguistic and cultural projection of Spain outside of its European limits". But protests in Spain were also held on Tuesday in favour of abolishing the Spanish monarchy, and other causes.

Regional officials in the Catalonia region also marked the day with fresh calls for independence. This content is not available in your region. The basics. Armed Forces Day. Around the world. Give us feedback.

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