VOICED : Dos influyentes independentistas a prision entre crisis catalana

A Spanish judge ordered preventive detention for Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart, leaders of Catalan separatist associations, on charges of sedition. They were accused of organizing protests on September 20 that hindered police operations in Barcelona. Sedition can lead to up to 10 years in prison for ordinary citizens and 15 years for authorities. This decision may escalate tensions between Catalan separatists and the central government amid stalled dialogues.

Who ordered the preventive detention of Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart?

• A Spanish National Court judge

• The Prime Minister of Spain

• A Catalan judge

• The European Court of Justice

What were Jordi Sánchez and Jordi Cuixart accused of doing on September 20?

• Encouraging demonstrators to block police

• Holding a press conference

• Negotiating with the government

• Organizing a peaceful protest

What was the purpose of the police presence at the Catalan government offices?

• To provide security for a public event

• To conduct a routine inspection

• To arrest government officials

• To prevent the self-determination referendum

What is the maximum prison sentence for sedition for ordinary citizens?

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 5 years

How might the preventive detention order affect the relationship between Catalan separatists and the central government?

• It will have no effect

• It could intensify the crisis

• It might resolve the crisis

• It could lead to peaceful negotiations