Artur Mas

Artur Mas is a Spanish politician known for his role as the President of Catalonia from 2010 to 2016. A member of the Catalan nationalist party, Convergència i Unió, he advocated for Catalonia's independence from Spain, promoting a strong regional identity and autonomy. His leadership faced significant challenges, including economic issues and political tensions with the Spanish government over independence efforts. Mas played a pivotal role in the 2014 Catalan independence referendum, which was deemed illegal by Spain. His tenure highlighted the complex dynamics of regional identity within Spain and the ongoing debate around self-determination.