‘This is a coup!’ Catalonia chaos erupts with calls for independence NOW as Spain steps in
CATALONIA erupted into chaos today amid calls for immediate independence after Spain announced it would begin the implementation of Article 155.
By VICKIIE OLIPHANT
Express.co.uk
Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Cabinet met this morning to agree to roll out hardline rules to penalise the breakaway region and impose direct rule.
Elections could be held in just six months as the government seeks to oust all those involved in the “illegal” referendum – including Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont who could even face jail for his role in the crisis.
But now Catalonia has hit back over his stinging rant, as calls for immediate independence erupt among fierce secessionists.
Supporters of independence had already called a demonstration in Barcelona this afternoon to protest the arrests of two Catalan activists accused of sedition.
However, the event has now changed its focus and is directing its anger at Madrid for triggering of Article 155.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets with cries of “independence” or “TV3 will always be ours” after the government took control of the Catalan broadcasting company – akin to Britain’s BBC.
Dozens of coaches have flocked from different parts of Catalonia to the demonstration, demanding the region’s freedom.
And outraged campaigners have lashed out at the Spanish government for denying them their voice.
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