The Associated PressOct 27, 2017
Catalonia's Parliament voted for independence Friday morning, prompting widespread celebration in the region and immediate rebuke from the Spanish government. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )
John Feffer / TomDispatchOct 25, 2017
Across the United States, Europe and the Middle East, unitary states are splintering under the leadership of divisive nationalist demagogues. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )
Arritz Parra / APOct 23, 2017
Catalonia's lawmakers are scheduled to meet Thursday to debate Spain's plan to take direct control of the autonomous northeastern region. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Julia Conley / Common DreamsOct 21, 2017
Catalans pour into Barcelona streets after the Spanish prime minister announces he will move to take control of their region. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Aritz Parra and Ciaran Giles / APOct 19, 2017
The government may activate Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution, which allows it to take over powers of the country's 17 autonomous regions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Joseph Wilson / APOct 8, 2017
Protesters fill the city's downtown to oppose the Catalan government's push for independence from Spain. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Joseph Wilson / APOct 7, 2017
Rallies in Madrid and Barcelona are aimed at pushing lawmakers in both cities to end months of silence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigOct 5, 2017
The issue for many Catalans is no longer just about economics. It's about a perceived bias and freedom of expression. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigOct 2, 2017
For the Spanish region, the struggle for independence is far from over, but many see the vote as an important step in the face of violent opposition. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
The Associated PressOct 2, 2017
Spain's prime minister is urged to "avoid further escalation and use of force" after Sunday's standoff over the Catalonian independence referendum. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )
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