Mariano Rajoy

People protest after former president Carles Puigdemont was detained in Germany, during a demonstration held by pro-independence associations in Barcelona, Spain March 25, 2018.

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to appear in German court after protests flare

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont was due to appear in a German court on Monday as Spain sought to extradite him over the region's independence fight after a night of protests there in which dozens of people were hurt in clashes with police.

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to appear in German court after protests flare
People wait a line as long as three business fronts to vote in Catalonia's regional elections.

Moment of truth for independence drive as divided Catalonia votes

Moment of truth for independence drive as divided Catalonia votes
Pro-unity supporters take part in a demonstration in central Barcelona

Massive crowds turn out for an anti-independence rally in Barcelona

Massive crowds turn out for an anti-independence rally in Barcelona
Demonstrators gather outside the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona, Oct. 27, 2017.

Catalonia's lawmakers vote for independence from Spain

Catalonia's lawmakers vote for independence from Spain
Ada Colau

Barcelona’s mayor is on a quest to 'feminize' politics amid independence debate

Barcelona’s mayor is on a quest to 'feminize' politics amid independence debate
People wave Catalan flags during a demonstration organized by Catalan pro-independence movements following the imprisonment Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart, in Barcelona, Oct. 21, 2017.

Catalan party threatens 'massive' civil disobedience against Spain

Catalonia's parliament will hold a plenary session on Thursday to decide its response to the central government's move to dismiss the region's government while other independence activists have promised civil disobedience.

Catalan party threatens 'massive' civil disobedience against Spain
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy speaks during a press conference in Madrid

Spain says it will dismiss Catalonia's government and call elections

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Saturday that his government will move to dismiss Catalonia's separatist government and call fresh elections in the region in a bid to stop its leaders from declaring independence.

Spain says it will dismiss Catalonia's government and call elections
Students wear Catalan flags as they block a street during a protest in Barcelona.

How Spain could suspend autonomy in Catalonia

Spain's vow Thursday to take over at least part of Catalonia's regional powers due to its drive for independence would involve triggering the never before used Article 155 of Spain's constitution.

How Spain could suspend autonomy in Catalonia
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is seen delivering a statement on a television screen at a bar in Barcelona, October 11, 2017.

Spain vows 'all options' open in Catalonia crisis talks

Spain's government vowed to examine "all options" Wednesday in a crisis cabinet meeting hours after Catalonia's leaders said they had a mandate to declare independence but put it on hold, plunging the country into unknown territory.

Spain vows 'all options' open in Catalonia crisis talks
The World

Chronicle of a crackdown on Catalonia's independence vote

Journalist Gerry Hadden offers a firsthand look, from a Barcelona polling center, at Spanish police's violent operations to disrupt the outlawed referendum on Catalan independence.

Chronicle of a crackdown on Catalonia's independence vote
People wave Catalan separatist flags during a pro-independence demonstration at Catalunya square in Barcelona.

Catalan politicians push for independence, but the people of Catalonia aren't so sure

The pro-separatist parties that control the government of Catalonia are pushing decisively for a split from Spain. But opinion polls show the Catalan public split pretty much down the middle on the issue. And Spain's prime minister says he simply won't allow the country's break up.

Catalan politicians push for independence, but the people of Catalonia aren't so sure

Spanish Protest Evictions at Doorsteps of Political Elite

Spanish government officials are dealing with a political hot potato these days. The country has one of the highest number of residential evictions in Europe. And as The World's Gerry Hadden says the Spaniards are "not taking it anymore."

Spanish Protest Evictions at Doorsteps of Political Elite

Widely praised author Stephane Hessel dies -- with one book still to publish

Stephane Hessel inspired the Occupy Wall Street movement with his writing, and powered protest movements around the globe. But as those movements seemingly sputter out, Hessel had one more book of advice, specifically for protesters in Spain. It's set to be released now, shortly after his death.

Widely praised author Stephane Hessel dies -- with one book still to publish

Stephane Hessel, Late Author of Human Rights Declaration, Still An Influence in Spain

The former French diplomat Stephane Hessel has died at the age of 95. His writings were so popular in Spain that his publisher there asked him to write a new book just for Spaniards. It's due to come out in two weeks.

Stephane Hessel, Late Author of Human Rights Declaration, Still An Influence in Spain

Spain's conservative leader looking to roll back legalization of abortion

Spain's new conservative government is making time from its efforts to rescue the country's moribund economy and instead work on rolling back laws changed under the last, Socialist government. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has introduced a bill to re-criminalize abortion.

Spain's conservative leader looking to roll back legalization of abortion