"Protest co-ordinators said about 20 people were injured after demonstrations marked the first anniversary of the non-violent indignado movement.
Police reported that two of their number were hurt. Eighteen people were arrested and many more reportedly face administrative fines after having their details taken down.
"The violence used was disproportionate," said an indignado spokeswoman. "People were having a very calm assembly when police came in."
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