Spanish Government

Spanish govt to sue Catalan president for independence vote

Close to two million Catalans voted on Sunday in favour of seceding from Spain in a symbolic vote following a legal block by the central government.

Spain: Protesters take to streets in Catalonia after court stays referendum

The president of Catalonia's regional parliament, Nuria de Gispert, said Tuesday the assembly would request that the suspension of the referendum be "lifted immediately".

Spain files constitutional challenge against Catalonia independence vote

After Catalonia's president Artur Mas staked his leadership on the issue by calling the vote for November 9, the national government responded by filing a constitutional challenge.