The reversal comes two days after elections weakened Pedro Sánchez, the caretaker Socialist prime minister, and strengthened the far right.
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
Spain’s Far Right Emerges as a Force by Tapping a New Nationalism
Sunday’s election did little to help end the government deadlock. But it yielded one clear winner, the far-right Vox party, which has thrived amid a conflict over Catalonia.
Spain’s Far Right Gains in Election
As the Vox party doubled its seats, a longstanding government deadlock appeared no closer to an end.
Hong Kong Police Shoot Protester Amid Clashes
Demonstrators disrupted the transit system, part of a broader call for action after the death of a student and the arrest of six pro-democracy lawmakers.
Another Election in Spain Threatens to Deepen the Political Deadlock
The country will hold its fourth national vote in four years on Sunday, amid concerns about falling turnout and unrest in Catalonia.
The Reawakening of Quebec’s Nationalism
The surge of the Bloc Québécois reflects the extent to which Quebecers recoil when the rest of Canada tries to tell them what to do.
Militants Kill 5 Laborers in Kashmir, Expanding Threat to Civilians
Many Kashmiris are afraid to go back to work, fearing attacks by militants intent on halting trade to punish the Indian government.
Catalonia Protesters, Slipping the Reins of Jailed Leaders, Grow More Radicalized
With a general strike and more protests across Catalonia, politicians in Madrid and Barcelona are feuding over how to maintain control over the region’s streets.
With Catalan Fury Inflamed Anew, What Comes Next for Spain?
Lengthy prison terms for nine separatists who led a secession attempt in 2017 have fueled protests across the region before national elections.
Catalan Separatist Leaders Get Lengthy Prison Terms for Sedition
Spain’s Supreme Court gave the former deputy leader of Catalonia, Oriol Junqueras, 13 years. A Spanish judge also issued a new European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont.