Scroll down to see photos of protests of against austerity in Spain, Greece and Portugal in 2012.

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Demonstrator In Athens Syntagma Square
A naked demonstrator runs through Athens' Syntagma Square during protests on Oct. 9. Reuters
Athens Protesters Against Merkel Visit
Protesters marched in Athens during a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Reuters
Spanish Police Clash With Protesters
Spanish police violently clash with protesters on the street. Reuters
Greek Riot Police Clash With Colleagues On Strike
On-duty Greek riot police clashed with a small contingent of colleagues on strike in an event that put an emotional climax to a week of protests in Greece. Reuters
Hand-Made Protest Signs In Lisbon
Portugal: Hand-made signs decorate the pavement at Lisbon's Terrero do Paco square during anti-austerity protests. Reuters
Athens Protester
An anti-austerity protester wrapped in a Greek flag sits in front of police guarding parliament in Athens during a demonstration on the second day of a 48-hour strike by Greek unions. Reuters/Yannis Behrakis
Demonstrators In Lisbons Terrero Do Paco Square
Demonstrators arrive at Terrero do Paco Square during a massive protest in Lisbon. Reuters/Rafael Marchante
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