The Catalan Olympic medalist who defended the police on 1-O and 155

AI Briefing

• – Saúl Craviotto, a Catalan Olympic canoeist and National Police agent, gave a speech at Lleida's May Festivities.
• – Craviotto, who has six Olympic medals, endorsed the application of Article 155 and police repression on October 1st.
• – The mayor rejected requests for a substitute speaker, calling Craviotto an 'example of values' despite widespread criticism.