Catalonian referendum violence plunges EU into crisis as '90pc of voters back independence'

10-02-2017 • http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Catalonia's government said 90 percent of those who voted in an unauthorised independence referendum chose to split from Spain.

Newsbud Exclusive- Catalonia: Franco Returns.

10-02-2017 • https://www.newsbud.com, KURT NIMMO

Catalans are drawing comparisons to the brutal rule of El caudillo, the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, after the Spanish central government began its crackdown on a planned referendum for Catalonia independence.

On Catalonia's Referendum

10-02-2017 • http://www.moonofalabama.org, By b

Some people in Catalonia, a rich and culturally distinct area in north-east of Spain, want to secede from the larger country. According to polls (pdf) less than half of the people in the area support the move. The local government prepared for a refe

Catalonia referendum: 90% voted for independence, say officials - live updates

10-01-2017 • https://www.theguardian.com

Spanish police in riot gear stormed polling stations to prevent Catalonia's independence referendum from going ahead on Sunday. Schools housing ballot boxes were raided by the national police.

Caught On Tape: Spanish Civil Guard And Catalan Police Fight At Polling Station

10-01-2017 • http://www.zerohedge.com, Tyler Durden

After reluctantly complying with orders to shut down polling places, it appears the local Catalonian police have had enough of the Spanish Civil Guard's brutality.

"This Is Fascism": Shocking Footage Of Spanish Police Firing Rubber Bullets...

10-01-2017 • http://www.zerohedge.com, Tyler Durden

As promised, Barcelona FC played its season opening against Las Palmas to an empty stadium to protest the brutal actions of the Spanish government.

For All the World to See: Police Brutality Videos and Images in Catalonia

10-01-2017 • https://mishtalk.com, Mish

Hello prime minister Mariano Rajoy. This is what the world sees of you.

Catalonia Referendum Sparks Chaos: Hundreds Injured in Police Clashes

10-01-2017 • https://mishtalk.com, Mish

The heavy-handed tactics of prime minister Mariano Rajoy turned to chaos and clashes as police moved to block the Catalonia independence vote. European politicians are shocked.

Last Minute Poll Shows Huge 80+ Percent Surge For Independence

10-01-2017 • https://mishtalk.com, Mish

Numerous sites keep posting stats that claim a majority in Catalonia want a vote but do not support independence.

Clashes as riot police crack down on banned Catalan vote

10-01-2017 • zerohedge.com, Marianne Barriaux with Daniel Silva

Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets and forced their way into activist-held polling stations in Catalonia on Sunday as thousands turned out to vote in an independence referendum banned by Madrid.

Catalonia Refuses to Halt Independence Referendum, Defying Spanish Court

09-30-2017 • https://theintercept.com, Robert Mackey

THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT of Catalonia made it clear on Friday that it has no plans to abandon a referendum on independence from Spain scheduled for Sunday, despite the deployment of thousands of Spanish police officers to Barcelona, the Catalan capita

UN Officials Condemn Spain's Violent Crackdown on Catalan Voters

09-30-2017 • http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason Ditz

Warn Crackdown Violates Fundamental Rights

In Catalonia, an 'Accidental' Leader of Unwavering Conviction

09-30-2017 • https://www.nytimes.com, By RAPHAEL MINDER

A mayor from the Spanish hinterland, Carles Puigdemont was a relative unknown until thrust into the leadership of Catalonia last year. He was a compromise choice to break a deadlock among separatist parties.

Millions of ballots seized by police ahead of Catalan vote

09-30-2017 • https://www.thelocal.es, AFP

Police on Thursday seized more than six million ballots and envelopes and 100 ballot boxes in a Catalan town, in the latest bid to block a banned independence referendum, a police source said.

Catalan Leader: Spanish Crackdown Will Boost Referendum Turnout

09-29-2017 • http://news.antiwar.com, by Jason Ditz

Regional Police Warn Closing Polling Stations Would Fuel Disorder

Catalan leaders compare Spain to North Korea after referendum sites blocked

09-29-2017 • https://www.theguardian.com,Sam Jones

Regional government says online crackdown poses threat to free speech, while police express reservations over shutting down polling stations

Catalan Officials Are Squeezed as Madrid Tries to Stop Independence Vote

09-29-2017 • https://www.nytimes.com, By RAPHAEL MINDER

As Spain's government tries almost everything it can to stop an independence referendum Sunday in the restive northeastern region of Catalonia, the standoff is escalating into a constitutional crisis emblematic of the larger forces tearing at Europ

Propaganda and the Catalonia Referendum

09-29-2017 • http://original.antiwar.com, by Justin Raimondo

El Pais says I'm a Russian agent

Spanish Police to Take Over Catalan Polling Stations to Thwart Independence Vote

09-28-2017 • http://news.antiwar.com, Jason Ditz

FM Says Vote Will Take Place

Trump Says 'No' To Catalan Independence

09-27-2017 • https://www.youtube.com

Despite the State Department's official position of neutrality, President Trump could not help himself. After meeting with the Spanish prime minister he declared himself opposed to an independence referendum in Catalonia. Is it really his business?

"Left Behind..."

09-27-2017 • zerohedge.com by Raul Ilargi Meijer

"Forget Germany, Spain Is The Real Problem", reads a headline. Eh… no. Germany is definitely the problem in Europe. Spain is a bit player.

SPAIN IN CHAOS:

09-26-2017 • express.co.uk by Jon Rogers

40,000 Catalonians protest at brutal crackdown of independence bid

The Latest: Catalonia separatists pass out ballots for vote

09-26-2017 • ledger-enquirer.com, The Associated Press

Grassroots groups driving Catalonia's independence movement say they have started distributing one million ballots to be used in a referendum on secession that the Spanish government has vowed to stop.

Europe Steps Up to Try to Undermine Catalonia Independence Vote

09-25-2017 • AntiWar.com by Jason Ditz

Catalonia Referendum Is a Precedent Most in EU Hope to Avoid

To Prevent Rebellion, Spain Docks Cruise Ship Housing 16,000 Riot Police In Barcelona Port

09-21-2017 • http://www.zerohedge.com

Efforts by Madrid to stop a Catalonia independence vote, currently slated for October 1st, seem to be growing more hostile by the day. Earlier this week Spanish police seized control of Catalonia's finances, seeking to ensure that separatist polit