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Graphic shows measures implemented by Spain to thwart Catalonia’s push for independence.
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Spain moves to override Catalonia’s autonomy

By Jordi Bou

October 19, 2017 - Deadline set up by the Spanish government for Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to back away from claiming independence or face the possibility of direct rule from Madrid.

In a confrontation viewed with mounting alarm in European capitals and financial markets, Puigdemont has yet to respond to Madrid’s ultimatum to clarify whether he had declared unilateral independence in a speech on Oct 10. He has instead called for dialogue.

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PUBLISHED: 18/10/2017; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Associated Press, Getty Images
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