Photo Gallery The Fight against Corruption in Spain
Envelopes have become ubiquitous at anti-corruption protests in Spain after a powerful businessman was accused not long ago of having bribed politicians belonging to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's conservative "People's Party" with envelopes full of cash.
The scandal has been brewing for months, but has become more acute this year as new details have emerged. Vast numbers of protesters had already begun including corruption on their list of complaints last spring. This image shows a gathering in Madrid at the end of last March.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (left) has sought to address corruption accusations while at the same time limiting their impact. Here, he is seen speaking with King Juan Carlos last week. The king may also have a corruption problem on his hands. His son-in-law has been accused of having diverted charity money into his own bank account.
The Spanish have been hit hard by the euro crisis and the country's economy is in a shambles. They are losing their patience with politicians accused of having lined their pockets.
