Jailed independence leader speaks in Barcelona after being granted regular leave

<p>Jordi Cuixart, president of Òmnium Cultural, spoke at an event organized by his organization after leaving his cell in Lledoners prison, where he is serving a sentence for his role in the 2017 independence push. At the event, various people facing trial accused of crimes during pro-independence protests also spoke. Most of the other jailed independence leaders have also left their penitentiary centers and will be able to partake in the election campaign which got underway on Friday</p> / ACN

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First published: January 29, 2021 01:45 PM