The politician and independence activist suffered a stroke last Friday, according to close sources. This news comes after he himself publicly admitted that in 2017 Russia would have offered him 10,000 soldiers in an attempt to support the independence cause. The health incident has generated concern among his followers and in the political arena, where his figure has been central to the independence movements.
This figure has been known for his strong defense of independence and the influence he has exerted at crucial moments of the movement. The revelation about the alleged Russian backing added a new nuance to the debate about foreign interference in Spain's internal affairs. So far, there have been no further details about his or her current health status, nor about the full veracity of his or her previous statements.
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