Camilo S. Baquero

Separatists back resolutions defending “political rights” of politicians in custody or self-imposed exile

Central authorities had been hoping that a new regional government would in place by now

In video address from Belgium, Carles Puigdemont proposes a jailed candidate and vows to fight the Spanish state

Ousted premier Carles Puigdemont would head Council of the Republic and spread the independence message abroad

Text is approved by separatist majority at a tense session reflecting deep divisions in Catalan politics

Jailed independence activist Jordi Sànchez could soon be the new candidate to lead the region

The region’s controversial system could be altered by Madrid as part of its takeover of regional self-rule

But Constitutional Court sets tough conditions for legal appointment, and voices of dissent are heard

Rajoy’s worst-case scenario involves appointment by video link or proxy, followed by court cancellation

Roger Torrent is being pushed to let the ousted premier be sworn in remotely

ERC seeks legal advice on matter while Madrid says it will ask Constitutional Court to block move

Former premier denies decision to resign as president of PDeCAT party linked to current drift of affairs

Old demand for Barcelona and Tarragona to split from rest of Catalonia revived on social media

But pro-independence forces remain unconvinced by monarch’s call for calm in Christmas message

Pro- and anti-independence leaders locked horns in discussion ahead of regional vote on December 21

Key parties ERC and JuntsxCat pushing for “dialogue” with Spanish state after December 21 election

Campaign race for December 21 features jailed and self-exiled candidates, and highly motivated voters

But other pro-independence parties seem disinclined to join the PDeCAT in a joint run

Pro- and anti-independence forces playing cat and mouse as they weigh up chances of success in vote

With his decision not to send Catalans to polls, regional premier opens door to Article 155

Spanish parties divided over option of halting emergency measures if Puigdemont calls early election

Far-left CUP party rejects a move that could potentially halt the suspension of home rule

Carles Puigdemont threatens to “vote on formal independence declaration that was not voted on Oct. 10”

Thousands march against decision to jail the heads of ANC and Òmnium as part of a sedition probe

The regional executive wants to block attempts to see its powers stripped by Madrid

Senior pro-independence politician told the BBC yesterday that Carles Puigdemont will opt for a “symbolic declaration” of secession on Tuesday

But Spanish government says he must first obey the law before any talks can take place