<p>Protesters</a> gathered outside government buildings in Barcelona on March 17 to highlight their frustration with a pension rise of 0.25% which, due to inflation, leaves pensioners with less spending power than before.</p><p>Reports said</a> around 30,000 people protested in Barcelona. Additional protests also took place across Spain</a> and the Canary Islands.</p><p>Former Catalan President Carlos Puigdemont tweeted</a> support to those protesting in Barcelona, saying they deserve decent pensions and accusing the government of squandering money. Credit: Jordi Capel Morillo via Storyful</p><br />
