Prostitution in Spain

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Prostitution in Spain is in a legal limbo although its not illegal, owning or running brothels has been illegal since 1956. The pimps and owners of brothels are punished. Many massage parlors operate as whiskerías or 'clubs' and are tolerated.[1][2]

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