L.A. Times: Independence crisis intensifies as Spain prepares to strip Catalonia of local powers
Fear, anger and anxiety heightened on both sides of a secession divide as the Spanish government vowed Thursday to take the unprecedented step of stripping autonomous powers from the northeastern region of Catalonia.
The region’s president, Carles Puigdemont, did not renounce independence despite a Thursday deadline imposed by the central government.
The escalating confrontation between Madrid and Spain’s most prosperous region sent ripples of unease across the continent, where European Union leaders are already wary of fissures within the bloc.
Spain’s worst political crisis in nearly four decades of democracy could hamper a still fragile economic recovery in the country as a whole and cause particular financial harm to Catalonia, which is already experiencing a flurry of corporate flight.
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WNU Editor: Spain did not suspend Catalonia's autonomy today, but this may change in the coming days.
More News On Spain Preparing To Suspend Catalonia's Autonomy
Spain to suspend Catalonia's autonomy in response to independence threat -- Reuters
Spain set to strip Catalonia of powers over independence bid -- AP
Spain to impose direct rule as Catalonia leader refuses to back down -- The Guardian
Spanish Officials to Meet on Taking Local Powers from Catalonia -- Voice of America
Spain threatens to take over Catalonia's government as constitutional crisis looms -- Washington Post
3 comments:
But where does Russia and the US stand on this issue? Surely they are on opposing sides.
The Spanish are jamón-handed.
The hesitation before the leap.
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