Catalan Separatists Plot Show of Force in Battle With Madrid
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A pro-independence demonstration in Barcelona on Sept. 10.
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Catalonia’s separatist leaders are seeking a show of strength from their supporters Monday as they advance toward an illegal referendum on independence.
The movement will stage its annual demonstrations on Catalan National Day, a holiday in the region, with parades along four of the main avenues in the regional capital Barcelona as well as speeches and concerts. More than 390,000 people had registered to take part as of Sunday.