Catalonians To Hold An Independence Vote On November 9

Catalonia President Signs Independence Referendum Decree -- BBC

The president of the Spanish region of Catalonia has signed a decree calling for a referendum on independence.

Artur Mas wants Catalonia to hold a Scottish-style vote on 9 November, but does not have the backing of the central government in Madrid.

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy has said he will block any referendum.

Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is one of Spain's richest and most highly industrialised regions, and also one of the most independent-minded.

On 19 September Catalonian lawmakers voted by a margin of 106 to 28 in favour of authorising the referendum, known locally as a "consultation".

Mr Rajoy and the Spanish government believe any vote would be illegal.

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Catalonia’s Mas Challenges Rajoy as Vote Set for Nov. 9 -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Catalonia Leader Signs Independence Referendum Decree -- RIA Novosti
Catalonia president orders independence referendum on Nov. 9 -- RT
In defiance of Spain, Catalonia calls secession vote -- Deutsche Welle

My Comment: In the eyes of the Spanish government .... this vote is not legitimate. But I still believe that this vote is going to proceed, and the YES side for independence will be win by a significant majority. What happens after that .... your guess is as good as mine.