Catalonia again in the streets today to denounce the arrest of two independent civil society executives Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, ruled by a Spanish court accusing them of "sedition". The arrest of the presidents of Anc and Omnium, the organizations that have signed the ocean manifestations for the independence of the Diada national holiday over the last five years, has provoked harsh reactions. The news of their arrest caused last night "caceroladas" protest throughout Catalonia. President Carles Puigdemont said that in Spain there are again "political prisoners" and the government denounced "democratic shame". All the Independentist group has emerged, condemning a return to franchism practices. "Spain is the new Turkey," accused Republican Gabriel Rufian. "Spain is not a democracy," said Puigdemont's leader Luis Corominas.
The Cup, the left wing and most intransigent of the secessionist front, has proposed a general strike. Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias also admitted that he was "shameful". Sanchez and Cuixart are accused of "sedition" for 20-21 protests in September after the Civil Guard's blitz against the Catalan government's seats and the arrest of senior 14 officials. Tens of thousands of people had met before the Ministry of the Economy. The Civil Guard was locked inside for a few hours. "They are not political detainees, they are politicians detained," said Spanish Justice Minister Rafael Català rejecting the charges. While the prefect in Catalonia Eric Millo added that they are being investigated "not for their ideas but for their actions". But without convincing the independent people.
At noon Catalonia stopped while the firemen siren resounded to ask for the release of the two. Thousands of people have stood in front of workplaces, municipalias, hospitals at the scream of "Libertat!" And singing "Els Segadors", the Catalan national anthem. Anc and Omnia have organized in the evenings a great event at the candle light on Avinguda Meridiana in Barcelona. The two Jordi are the first independent politicians who have finished their handcuffs. But no one in Catalonia is ready to bet is the last. The Spanish prosecutor and exponents of PM Mariano Rajoy have already threatened to arrest President Carles Puigdemont himself. And Rajoy's ultimatum expires on Thursday: the "President" must deny having declared independence, or will dispose of the 155 article of the Constitution, which will allow Madrid to take control of the powers of the "government", remove the president and ministers , and convene early elections. Unlocking a likely lift.
Today Puigdemont summoned the ministers to decide how to respond. Spokeswoman Jordi Turull announced that the answer will be the same as Monday. The "president" will only relaunch the offer of a non-conditional dialogue for two months. Hypotheses so far rejected by Rajoy. In the Independentist front, pressures on Puigdemont are growing, to proclaim the Republic if the 155 will be activated: the fracture at that point could become unmanageable and the dangers for the stability of Spain could become remarkable.