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World Service,4 mins

Catalonia's lost independence opportunity

Newshour

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Spain’s Catalonia region is usually known for Gaudí's architectural masterpieces and the Barça football team. But five years ago, the regional government there sought to declare its autonomy from Spain through a failed declaration of independence. A violent crackdown ensued. Half a decade on, what’s the status of the Catalan independence debate? The BBC’s Ellis Palmer has been to the region's capital Barcelona to find out more. (Photo shows a banner saying "We will return to win independence" alongside a Catalan flag. Credit: BBC)

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