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Mass mobilization stops privatization in Alcazar de San Juan (Spain)

(21 February 2014) As the debate for the human right to water reaches the European Parliament, in Spain citizens have taken the streets of Alcazar de San Juan to stop the water privatization.

A city of around 30.000 inhabitants has collected over 11.000 signatures against the proposed water privatization and over 1000 citizens have blocked the city council and occupy the building on the eve of the vote. EPSU has sent a solidarity message to the citizens of Alcazar de San Juan. If you would like to do so please send any message here [email protected]

EPSU letter of support - EN

EPSU letter of support - ES

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