Spanish protesters hold anti-monarchy rally in Madrid
Anti-monarchy protesters have taken to the streets of the Spanish capital, Madrid, amid growing calls for a referendum to abolish the system, Press TV reports.
On Sunday, hundreds of Spaniards hit the streets of Madrid to show their dissatisfaction with the monarchy system in their country.
Waving the Republican flags and carrying anti-monarchy banners, demonstrators demanded the right to self-determination as they made their way to the Plaza de Oriente, next to the Royal Palace.
The rally comes as pro-independence parties in the Spanish region of Catalonia claimed victory in regional parliamentary elections.
Near complete official results on Sunday showed an absolute majority in regional elections for the pro-independence parties in autonomous Catalonia region.
With nearly 99.67 percent of the votes counted, the Together for Yes coalition, led by Catalonia’s President Artur Mas, is set to win 62 seats, while the far-left separatist CUP party is expected to secure 10 mandates.
A total of 72 seats in the 135-seat regional parliament have been won by pro-independence parties. If the two parties form an alliance, they will hold an absolute majority in the regional parliament.
Spain, which is currently dealing with its worst economic crisis in recent history, has been the scene of anti-monarchy protests.
The image of the country's royal family has also been tarnished by a series of corruption scandals.
Even King Felipe VI, who replaced his father last year to help restore the monarchy's image, has a very low approval rating.
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