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A strange coincidence of historical circumstances in Spain could, taken together, help to bring about a resolution to the crisis in Catalonia.
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Catalonia’s deposed president fled to Belgium after the charges against him were revealed.
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After declaring independence, regional leaders stand accused of rebellion, sedition and embezzlement. But what does that mean?
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An ousted leader, a divided electorate and the risk of further violence pile on the tension ahead of the December vote.
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Despite the inevitable transition costs for both sides, there may also be some benefits to a split.
Now what?
EPA/Felipe Trueba
After threatening to declare independence, Carles Puigdemont has stepped back from the brink. But that has caused confusion.
Spanish National Police block people trying to reach a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Oct. 1. Catalan leaders accused Spanish police of brutality and repression.
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The European Union is quick to condemn countries like Venezuela and Turkey when they engage in anti-democratic tactics. So why is it so silent on Spain’s treatment of the Catalan?
Protest in Barcelona against the Spanish government on September 21.
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When you put together the efforts of the Spanish authorities to curb media coverage of the Catalan referendum, you have a deeply worrying picture.