New York Times: Spain Will Remove Catalan Leader, Prime Minister Announces
MADRID — In a first for Spain, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced on Saturday that he would remove the separatist government of the independence-minded region of Catalonia and initiate a process of direct rule from Madrid.
The announcement, made after an emergency cabinet meeting, was an unexpectedly forceful attempt to stop a yearslong drive for secession in Catalonia, which staged a highly controversial independence referendum on Oct. 1, even after it was declared illegal by the Spanish government and courts.
Mr. Rajoy took the bold steps with broad support from Spain’s main political opposition, and will almost certainly receive the required approval next week from the Spanish Senate, where his own conservative party holds a majority.
But the moves were immediately condemned by Catalan leaders and thrust Spain into uncharted waters, as the prime minister tried to put down the gravest constitutional crisis his country has faced since embracing democracy after the death of its dictator Gen. Francisco Franco in 1975.
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WNU Editor: The shit has hit the
fan. Support for Catalan independence has just been given another boost.
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Spain starts Article 155 process to curb Catalan autonomy -- DW
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Catalonia: Spain's Mariano Rajoy says he will sack Catalan government, call regional elections -- ABC News Online
Catalonia crisis: Rajoy urges removal of region's leaders, new elections -- CNN
Spain to suspend Catalonia's leaders, call elections -- Al Jazeera
Spanish government moves to take control of Catalonia -- The Hill
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