Catalan independence referendum in chaos as police clash with voters

In Catalonia, an ‘Accidental’ Leader of Unwavering Conviction

A former journalist, with a Beatles mop-top haircut, he was already calling for separation from Spain on the streets of Barcelona in the early 1980s, when secessionism was a marginal movement in Catalonia

Catalans living in Melbourne, Australia, denounce the violation of civil rights and an array of unprecedented repressive measures in Catalonia

Since the referendum law was passed in the Catalan Parliament on September 6th, Catalonia has witnessed severe judicial and police actions against Catalonia's population and its representatives.

Catalonia parliament votes for Oct. 1 referendum on split from Spain

The details of the referendum, which would pose the question “Do you want Catalonia to be an independent republic?” to all Spanish citizens living in Catalonia, were revealed amid a tense atmosphere in the 135-seat regional parliament.

Catalonia to split from Spain within 48 hours of secession vote - referendum draft bill

If "Yes" wins, the regional government plans to declare independence within 48 hours. If "No" wins, an early election would be called to form a new regional government.

Catalonia’s Challenge to Spain

A new round in a long game of chicken began earlier this month, after Catalonia’s president, Carles Puigdemont, announced an independence referendum on Oct. 1.

Spain's Catalonia announces October independence vote

Catalonia to hold independence referendum on October 1, 2017

Puigdemont: "Democracy unites us all beyond our legitimate and healthy discrepancies"

Referendum date and question to be announced on Friday

Barcelona football club backs Catalan independence referendum

Officials in the state want to hold a referendum later this year