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What is 'survivalism' and why is it getting so popular in Spain?

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Video. What is 'survivalism' and why is it getting so popular in Spain?

Updated: 09/04/2021 - 18:34 GMT+2

Survivalists or so-called 'preppers' have long been bracing for disaster. It appears that the Covid-19 pandemic has given this secretive community a boost. But is it an outdoor hobby, a fringe discipline or a prudent strategy for self-preservation?

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