Catalan Leader Calls For Region's Independence As Protests Continue

In 2021, Kim Tora called for a new independence referendum for Catalonia, following the sentencing of nine Catalan leaders for their roles in the 2017 illegal referendum. Spain's Supreme Court found them guilty of sedition, leading to protests across Catalonia. Demonstrators clashed with police, and Tora blamed infiltrators for the unrest.

What prompted Kim Tora to call for a new independence referendum?

• The success of the 2017 referendum

• International pressure

• The sentencing of Catalan leaders

• Support from the Spanish government

What was the outcome of the 2017 Catalonia independence referendum?

• It was recognized by Spain

• It led to Catalonia's independence

• It resulted in international support

• It was deemed illegal by Spain

What charges were the Catalan leaders found guilty of by Spain's Supreme Court?

• Corruption

• Treason

• Sedition

• Fraud

What actions did demonstrators reportedly take during the protests in Catalonia?

• Organized peaceful rallies

• Held a referendum

• Negotiated with the government

• Set fires and threw objects at police

Who did Kim Tora blame for the unrest during the protests?

• The police

• The Spanish government

• Infiltrators

• International media