Meritxell Yanes

Spanish turning to carrots to protest higher taxes on cultural events

Spain hiked its taxes on cultural events as it faces mounting debts and budget deficits. And those higher taxes have greatly reduced the attendance and theaters and other arts establishments. But one theater, and now several other groups, have found a way to make the law work for them — with carrots.

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Spanish Anti-Austerity Protesters Get Creative With Flash Mobs and Carrots