VOICED : Un cordon humano para rebajar las tensiones en Cataluna

The video covers the sixth day of protests in Barcelona against the sentencing of nine separatist leaders to prison for their role in the 2017 secession attempt. A human chain of protesters helped calm tensions during the demonstrations. Despite this, there were five nights of unrest resulting in 600 injuries and 300 arrests. Protests also occurred in San Sebastián and Madrid, with additional injuries reported. Catalan leader Quim Torra called for negotiations with Spanish President Pedro Sánchez, including the possibility of a self-determination referendum. The Spanish government limited dialogue to legal frameworks and demanded a clear condemnation of violence from the regional leader. Violent clashes in Catalonia led to over 180 injuries.

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