Anna Arqué

Thousands of Catalans march in Barcelona for independence

Catalans march for an independence vote of their own

Global Politics

Hundreds of thousands of Catalan nationalists and their supporters rallied in the streets of Barcelona Thursday to celebrate the vote for independence from Spain they have organized in November. But unlike in Britain, which supports the Scottish referendum, the vote in Catalonia is opposed by Spain. In fact, Madrid says it won’t take place.

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