Anger at austerity replaces ‘la crisis’ revolt

Richard Fitzpatrick in Barcelona spoke to residents of the Catalonia capital on how the downturn in the Spanish economy has affected them, their prospects and their families

Pere Ruiz, 56

“I live in an apartment near Plaça de Lesseps in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. I lost my job about six months ago. I had been working for the last 40 years. I’m a salesman. I sold kitchen furniture. I’ve worked for five different companies during my career.