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Madrid open to dialogue but Catalonia must first reject independence: clock ticking on countdown

Monday, October 16th 2017 - 11:26 UTC
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The Spanish government will seize control of Catalonia if regional leader Carles Puigdemont gives an ambiguous reply to Madrid’s question about whether he has declared independence from Spain, the interior minister warned Saturday. Read full article

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  • Voice

    So the Spanish constitution states Spain can seize power if Catalonia replies...“We haven't decided yet...”?
    Call their bluff..I'm sure if Spain seizes power this would definitely drum up more support for Independence...

    Oct 16th, 2017 - 02:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Capt Rockhopper

    Democracy in Spain is dead, Franco lives on.

    Oct 17th, 2017 - 03:49 am - Link - Report abuse +1

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