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Thousands of young Spaniards protesting against political corruption, austerity measures and increasing youth unemployment took part in a vote over the weekend to gauge opinion on whether to in their camps and continue with their demonstration.
The answer was 'yes', as the hundreds camped in the square decided to stay.
Last week the government said that it would consult with the police to make a decision to clear the protesters in response to demands from the Madrid regional authorities and from local businesses.
The protest began two weeks ago, on the 15th of May, and was largely fuelled by Social networking, but came to a head a week later to mark the Spanish Regional Elections. Only a cynic could argue that the protestors did not play their part in influencing the slaughter of the ruling socialist and the high rate of abstentions seen in this years result.
By Friday of last week the largely peaceful protest erupted into violence as riot police were called in to to clear the camp in Barcelona's Plaza de Cataluna square as cleaning crews were instructed to ensure that the are was safe in case high spirits tuned violent following saturday night' UEFA Champions League final. Ironically things did violent, but at their own instigation.
However, the action of the Police only added fuel to the fire as later that evening an estimated 5,000 people had returned to set up camp square protesting the police intervention, and as yet still occupy the square.
Worryingly, for the authorities, the camps have a feel of permanence - boasting facilities such as solar panels for energy and powering computers, a creche, kitchens and la medical centre.
Protest leaders have been reportedly using Social Networking sites to call for similar action from disaffected youth in Greece and France.