VOICED : Exvicepresidente catalan pide a la justicia salir de prision

Oriol Junqueras, former vice president of Catalonia, appeared before the Supreme Court to request freedom to represent his voters and engage in political dialogue. Following the December 21 regional elections, where he was elected as a deputy, his defense challenged the decision to keep him in preventive detention, citing political motives. The court highlighted the risk of reoffending. The defense also requested his transfer to a Catalan prison for parliamentary participation. The independence movement risks losing its majority due to absentees, with some members in Belgium and others imprisoned.

What did Oriol Junqueras request during his appearance before the Supreme Court judges?

• To be allowed to travel abroad

• To be granted freedom to represent his voters

• To be given a new trial date

• To be pardoned for his actions

What was the outcome of the regional elections for Oriol Junqueras?

• He was not elected

• He became the president of Catalonia

• He was elected as a deputy

• He lost his political position

Why did Junqueras' defense appeal against the judge's decision?

• They had new evidence

• They wanted a different judge

• They wanted a change of venue

• They believed it was a political trial

What did the defense request regarding Junqueras' prison location?

• To be moved to a prison in Madrid

• To be released on bail

• To be placed under house arrest

• To be transferred to a Catalan prison

What challenge does the independence movement face in the new parliament?

• Forming a coalition government

• Winning the support of the European Union

• Gaining international recognition

• Losing the majority due to members being in prison or abroad