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Spain鈥檚 Catalonia region is usually known for Gaud铆's architectural masterpieces and the Bar莽a football team.

But five years ago, the regional government there sought to declare its autonomy from Spain through a failed declaration of independence. A violent crackdown ensued.

Half a decade on, what鈥檚 the status of the Catalan independence debate? The 麻豆社鈥檚 Ellis Palmer has been to the region's capital Barcelona to find out more.

(Photo shows a banner saying "We will return to win independence" alongside a Catalan flag. Credit: 麻豆社)