VOICED : Cataluna pide dialogo con Madrid y rechaza detencion de lideres

Jordi Turull, the Catalan government spokesperson, urged dialogue with Mariano Rajoy's administration, emphasizing the need for discussions without preconditions. He also addressed the arrest of Catalan leaders Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sánchez, criticizing the Spanish state's actions as a democratic embarrassment. The next 48 hours are crucial for the conflict between Madrid and Barcelona, which has already affected economic growth forecasts.

What was Jordi Turull's main message to the Spanish administration?

• To ignore the political tensions

• To prepare for economic sanctions

• To demand independence immediately

• To engage in dialogue without preconditions

Who were Jordi Cuixart and Jordi Sánchez?

• Judges in the Spanish Court

• Members of the Spanish Parliament

• Leaders of the Spanish Civil Guard

• Leaders of Catalan separatist associations

What were Cuixart and Sánchez accused of?

• Leading a political party

• Inciting protests against the Civil Guard

• Organizing a peaceful rally

• Negotiating with the Spanish government

How did Turull describe the arrest of Cuixart and Sánchez?

• A necessary legal action

• An economic decision

• A democratic embarrassment for Spain

• A victory for justice

What impact did the political tensions have on Spain's economic forecasts?

• A reduction in growth forecasts

• No change in economic forecasts

• Increased growth predictions

• An increase in foreign investments