“After Mr Puigdemont’s letter was published, Mr Rajoy’s government made an official announcement saying it will trigger Article 155 of the Constitution, which allows the central government to take control of the autonomous region.
Article 155 has not been used in the four decades since democracy was restored at the end of General Francisco Franco’s dictatorship.”
Catalonia’s president just said he’s ready to declare independence
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has threatened to explicitly declare independence if no talks are offered, in a letter to Spain’s prime minister.
