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Catalonia Declares Independence

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investmentwatchblog.com / BY IWB · 

by Mark Angelides

After the shocking treatment of voters in the Catalan “referendum” which saw people literally dragged out of voting stations and elderly people bleeding in the streets, added to the iron fist threat of taking back power from the autonomous region, Catalonia’s elected officials have voted 70 to 10 to declare independence from Spain.

But what is the reality of the situation? It is well known that earlier this month, the Catalan President Carles Puigdemont organized a referendum that was deemed illegal by the Spanish government in Madrid. When the government sent in “the troops” it rallied support from unlikely sectors around the world. But the one group that were firmly unmoved by Catalonia’s plight were the European Union. Not only did they refuse to condemn Spain’ actions, they seemed in many ways to support the heavy handedness.

Bolstered by the lack of international condemnation, Spain decided to nip the Catalan problem in the bud by activating Article 155 of their constitution. This would allow them to claw back powers from what is essentially a devolved region (of which there are 17 in Spain), and is, to many Catalans, the final straw. Prime Minister Rajoy said:

“Exceptional measures should only be adopted when no other remedy is possible. In my opinion, there is no alternative. The only thing that can be done and should be done is to accept and comply with the law.”

This view also appeared to be backed up by King Felipe.

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