Activists Protest Against IMF, World Bank

Protesters upset with how world leaders have handled global economic woes held a rally near the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings in Washington.

Demonstrators gathered Sunday afternoon at Dupont Circle before marching several blocks to a park across from the World Bank building.

They held signs that read "Globalized Justice" and chanted, "Obama, don't lie to me. Banks don't bring democracy."

Participants are outraged that leaders at the Group of 20 summit pledged earlier this month to boost IMF funding, organizers said.

Protests were also held Saturday.

The IMF is a Washington-based lending institution that monitors the global economy, warns of impending crises and provides financial and technical advice to its 185 member nations.

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