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Protests Rock Spain's Catalonia Region But Residents Are Divided Over Independence

Protesters wave Catalan independence flags in the street in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, following a week of demonstrations over the prison sentences given to separatist politicians by Spain's Supreme Court. Clara Margais/Getty Images hide caption

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Protests Rock Spain's Catalonia Region But Residents Are Divided Over Independence

October 19, 2019 • While many Catalans are outraged at the central government's crackdown on the independence movement, the huge demonstrations have obscured deep divisions in Catalan society.

Protests Rock Spain's Catalonia Region But Residents Are Divided Over Independence

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Catalan Leader Triggers Showdown With Spain Over Independence

Catalan regional President Carles Puigdemont attends a ceremony commemorating the 77th anniversary of the death of Catalan leader Lluis Companys at the Montjuic Cemetery in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday. Manu Fernandez/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Catalan Leader Triggers Showdown With Spain Over Independence

October 16, 2017 • Catalonia's President Carles Puigdemont failed to clarify the region's stand on independence in a letter to Spain's prime minister — a move that Madrid has threatened will end the region's autonomy.

After Barcelona Attacks, Catalans Look Ahead To Independence Vote

People hold a banner reading "I am not afraid" in the Catalan language during an Aug. 26 demonstration condemning the attacks that killed 16 people last month in Barcelona. Manu Fernandez/AP hide caption

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After Barcelona Attacks, Catalans Look Ahead To Independence Vote

September 1, 2017 • Catalan separatists are arguing that Spanish police failed to keep them safe. Spain's king was booed at a vigil for victims in Barcelona. An independence referendum is scheduled for Oct. 1.

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Catalonia To Hold Referendum In October On Leaving Spain

President of the Catalan regional government Carles Puigdemont (center) announced a referendum for independence from Spain on Friday in Barcelona. Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Catalonia To Hold Referendum In October On Leaving Spain

June 9, 2017 • The Spanish government, however, said the vote will not happen "because it is illegal." The region held a largely symbolic independence vote in 2014, which passed overwhelmingly, but turnout was low.