Demonstrators raise their hands as they take part in a protest against local government’s plans to cut spending on public health care in Madrid

Demonstrators raise their hands as they take part in a protest against the local government’s plans to cut spending on public health care in Madrid November 18, 2012. Thousands of Spanish health workers, patients and supporters on Sunday held a ‘white tide’ protest against budget cuts they say will affect the quality of health care The banners read “Ramon y Cajal hospital. Public Health. Privatization= Business= Less health” (R) and “no to cuts”. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN – Tags: CIVIL UNREST HEALTH POLITICS)