Thousands rally in Majorca for self-determination and independence

Between 2,000, according to the Spanish press, and 5,000 people, according to the organization, participated yesterday in the traditional event of the Day of Majorca, which every year travels through the streets of Palma to claim the right to self-determination of the people. It remembers the Catalan conquest of the island by James I in 1229 December 31st.

The march, very festive and colorful, was organized on December 30 by the Block of Popular Unity (BUP), under the slogan 'In Mallorca We decide: Independence, Catalan Countries', and the 31-D Platform with the slogan "We are a nation, We have the right to decide".  Despite the cold, people from all over the island and from the rest of the Catalan Countries have enjoyed the vindication of the Right to Decide of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands. Since the beginning of the march, proclamations have been heard calling for the freedom of Catalan political prisoners and in favor of independence.

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