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The Future of Protest? Catalans Outwit Spanish Authorities With Phone App

Henry Ridgwell

   LONDON - A pro-independence group in Spain's Catalonia region is using
   a smartphone app to outwit authorities, as it steps up demonstrations
   following the jailing of several of the movement's leaders.
   The group Democratic Tsunami released the app to coordinate
   demonstrations across the region.

   The latest target was the world-famous El Clasico soccer match between
   Barcelona and Real Madrid on Dec. 18. There were violent clashes
   outside the stadium, and protesters disrupted the game by throwing
   balls bearing pro-independence slogans onto the field.

   Democratic Tsunami has no apparent leader and those behind it are
   anonymous. In recent weeks, the group has mobilized thousands of
   demonstrators in minutes, catching authorities by surprise.

   WATCH: Henry Ridgwell's video report

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