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Jordi Turull

Jordi Turull is a Catalan politician and lawyer from Spain, known for his strong support of Catalonia's independence movement. He has held various government positions, including Minister of Presidency. Turull was a key figure in advocating for Catalan self-determination and was involved in the regional government during the 2017 independence referendum. Following the Spanish government’s legal actions against the referendum, he was imprisoned and later moved to house arrest, facing charges related to the independence push. Turull's work has made him a prominent voice in Catalan politics, symbolizing the region’s debate over autonomy and independence.