(VOVWORLD) - Catalonia finally elected a new leader Monday, bringing to an end seven months of political deadlock.
 Quim Torra, a former lawyer, becomes Catalonia's new leader by a 66-65 vote. (Photo: EPA) |
The Catalan chamber backed Quim Torra, a close ally of former President Carles Puigdemont, who became the new regional president by a vote of 66-65.