Rajoy asks Senate to remove Catalonia leadership and call regional elections

Saturday, October 21st 2017 - 18:32 UTC

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The Spanish government moved decisively Saturday to use a previously untapped constitutional power so it can take control of Catalonia and derail the independence movement led by separatist politicians in the prosperous industrial region. Read full article

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Capt Rockhopper
Fascism rules strong in Spain.
Oct 22nd, 2017 - 12:29 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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Bisley
The next move is up to the Catalans. If they want independence, or even to retain what autonomy they had, they will have to maintain control of government offices, police, TV stations, etc. by force. Spain isn't going to give up control unless the price of keeping Catalonia becomes more than they're willing to pay. Are the Catalans willing to fight Spain for control?
Oct 22nd, 2017 - 03:37 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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