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Catalan independence movement

A Catalan pro-independence protestor wearing an Estelada, or Catalan independence mask, stands in front of police, not seen, during a protest in Barcelona, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.
Global Politics
In Spain, the price for power? Forgiving separatists.
Protesters hold esteladas or independence flags as they take part in a demonstration during the Catalan National Day in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. 
Global Politics
In Catalonia, ruling separatist parties split, signaling end of an era
People hold a Catalonian independence flag, as they march during a demonstration to mark the fourth anniversary of a failed independence referendum, in Barcelona, Spain, late Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. 
Critical State
Struggle for self-determination: Part I
A group of people gather around a flag in a night-time protest with low lights
Protest
‘Ideals can’t be derailed by jail sentences’: Thousands protest jailing of Catalan separatists
a police squadron covered in colorful powder
Thousands protest in Barcelona for and against Catalan independence
Pro-unity supporters take part in a demonstration in central Barcelona
Global Politics
Massive crowds turn out for an anti-independence rally in Barcelona
Demonstrators gather outside the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona, Oct. 27, 2017.
Global Politics
Catalonia’s lawmakers vote for independence from Spain
People wave Catalan flags during a demonstration organized by Catalan pro-independence movements following the imprisonment Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, in Barcelona, Oct. 21, 2017.
Global Politics
Catalan party threatens ‘massive’ civil disobedience against Spain
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy speaks during a press conference in Madrid
Global Politics
Spain says it will dismiss Catalonia’s government and call elections