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La acampada del 26-S y los hijos del “pásalo”

Los nuevos indignados de Sol dominan el discurso político mirando de frente a las cámaras de sus móviles

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La acampada del 26-S y los hijos del “pásalo”

The "26-S" camp out and the "pásalo" children marked a turning point in Spanish history. The mobilization began in 2004, when a series of SMS messages were sent, each letter of the alphabet corresponding to a specific number on mobile phones. The phrase "Pásalo" (meaning "Pass it on") became a rallying cry, encouraging citizens to spread the word about the Madrid train bombings and the government's alleged cover-up.

In just four days, the country came together to demand accountability and end the war. The author, then a television journalist in Barcelona, witnessed the massive outpouring of emotion and the power of the mobile phone in mobilizing the public.

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