Communist and Socialist labor groups recurrently protested the economic policies of Gonzalez's government with general strikes as negotiations failed to bring any settlement.
A liberalization of the laws on abortion allowed private clinics to perform abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy with the approval of two physicians rather than a five-person commission, as had previously been required.
Students demonstrated for university reform and open admissions. It was the largest protest in recent years. Students and labor groups increased their hostility toward the González government.
