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Catalan president Carles Puigdemont poses before an AFP interview in Girona on September 30, 2017. AFP photo
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People at a pro-independence rally in Barcelona, Spain, October 10, 2017. (Reuters)
Madrid Gives Catalan Leader until Thursday to Clarify Independence Declaration
Madrid lamented on Monday that the Catalan leader had failed to respond to its demand that he clarify if he had declared the northeastern region independent last week. It has given Carles Puigdemont until Thursday to come up with a definitive “yes or no”...Caption:
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. (Reuters)
Spanish PM Moves towards Suspending Catalonia’s Autonomy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy demanded on Wednesday that the Catalan regional government clarify if it considered itself independent or not following a speech by Catalan President Carles Puigdemont on Tuesday night. This requirement is a necessary step before...Caption:
Catalan President Carles Puigdemont signs a declaration of independence at the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona, Spain, October 10, 2017. (Reuters)
Catalonia Suspends Declaration of Independence for Talks with Madrid
Crisis talks will be held in Spain on Wednesday after Catalan leaders suspended a declaration of independence on Tuesday in favor of dialogue with Madrid. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will chair an emergency cabinet meeting a day after Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont...Caption:
Protesters joined by firefighters raise their hands as they gather during a general strike in Barcelona called by Catalan unions on October 3, 2017. AFP PHOTO / Josep LAGO