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Members of the anti-capitalist party flew to Caracas with the father of an ETA terrorist

Pranksters “just as surprised” as Rajoy at how easily Puigdemont imitator got through to him

Raül Romeva, the top election candidate for Junts pel Sí bloc, to take up post

Carles Puigdemont says Catalonia will not make unilateral break from Spain

State lawyers will determine whether there are any legal consequences from omission

CUP chief quits over decision not to back acting premier’s reinstatement as regional head

Artur Mas’s decision to seek reinstatement could lead to fresh elections in the region

But Artur Mas concedes that if CUP party does not lend support new polls must be called

Head of Catalan anti-capitalist pro-independence party says “all options are still open”

Spain’s top tribunal warns members of parliament that they must abide by the ruling But regional government vows to push forward with secession plan

Artur Mas unable to attract votes from his CUP partners, but gets another vote on Thursday

Partner in Junts pel Sí bloc avoids coming out in support of the current regional premier Meanwhile, CUP’s Anna Gabriel has already said that he “is not indispensable.”

Current premier calls on detractors of independence to respect outcome of Sunday's vote

As region prepares for pivotal elections, Mas criticizes Madrid’s “strategy of fear”

Artur Mas tells TV interviewer that “Spanish state would never ratify” membership Politician also denies allegations of corruption within his CDC party

Regional premier reminds Catalans that September 27 vote could change future of region

Details have emerged of pact between Convergence (CDC) and the Catalan Republican Left The groups are planning on running together at September’s regional elections

Mercè Pigem resigns from CGPJ over what ruling Catalan bloc calls a superficial scandal

Mas’s move reliant on widespread support for pro-sovereignty parties at early elections

Regional government keen to whip up more foreign support for an official referendum

Regional government believes results of alternative self-rule vote provide leverage it needs

Supreme Court turns down Barcelona's attempt to have suspension on campaigning lifted

Pro-sovereignty leader Oriol Junqueras puts his arguments to Seville family for TV show

“I don’t really know who is giving the orders in Catalonia,” Mariano Rajoy says

Organizers of march promise to make it “the largest demonstration in Catalonia and Europe”

General secretary of party, María Dolores de Cospedal, accuses secessionists of totalitarian attitude