Sworn In as Spain’s Leader, Sanchez Faces Catalan Conundrum

JOSEPH WILSON / The Associated Press Jun 2, 2018 Hours after Pedro Sanchez takes the oath of office, one of the most critical issues facing his fragile government is pressed upon him: ending the Catalonia secession crisis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Spain’s New Leader Takes Aim at Corruption, Austerity

ARITZ PARRA and BARRY HATTON / The Associated Press Jun 1, 2018 Prime Minister-elect Pedro Sanchez vows to root out the corruption that helped bring down his county's outgoing conservative government. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalonia’s Ex-Leader Freed on Bail

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2018 Spain is seeking Carles Puigdemont's extradition from Germany on charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the Spanish region’s independence referendum, held in October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Spain Charges 13 Catalan Leaders With Rebellion

ARITZ PARRA and BARRY HATTON / The Associated Press Mar 23, 2018 Five politicians from Catalonia are jailed; warrants target Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and other lawmakers who seek secession from Spain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Spain Watches as Divided Catalans Vote in Polarized Election

Aritz Parra and Barry Hatton / The Associated Press Dec 21, 2017 Voters in Catalonia face a momentous choice for their regional parliament as they go to the polls. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Speak Up for Catalonia, Puigdemont Tells European Leaders

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 7, 2017 In Brussels facing extradition to Spain on charges of rebellion and sedition, the ousted Catalonian president sees a disconnect between the people and "European elites." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Catalan Ex-President in Custody in Brussels

The Associated Press Nov 5, 2017 Carles Puigdemont and four ex-ministers presented themselves to authorities to start the process of their possible extradition to Spain, Belgian officials say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalan Leader’s Ousted Party Vows Victory in Election

Associated Press Oct 30, 2017 Spain has set a Dec. 21 election after firing the Catalan government and dissolving the regional parliament that declared independence last week. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Catalan Leader Calls for Peaceful Protests

The Associated Press Oct 28, 2017 Spain takes control of Catalonia, dismissing its separatist government a day after lawmakers passed a declaration of independence for the region. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Spain Fires Catalan Government to Halt Secession

The Associated Press Oct 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 )

Thousands March in Protest of Spain’s Plan to Take Over Catalonia

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Oct 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 )

Spain Set to Strip Catalonia of Powers Over Independence Bid

Aritz Parra and Ciaran Giles / AP Oct 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 )