‘Democracia’: 80,000 gather for Catalan pro-independence rally

‘About 80,000 took to the streets of Barcelona to once again demand independence from Spain and support ex-regional leader, Artur Mas, who is facing a lengthy ban from holding office, police said.
People carried Catalan flags and banners demanding that the persecution of Mas and Catalan parliament head, Carme Forcadell end.
The stage from which the speakers addressed the crowd, was decorated with giant letters reading “Democracia” (Democracy).’
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