Government-by-Skype: Catalonia Tries to Dodge Madrid Control

  • Ousted Catalan leader seeks presidency via video conference
  • Regional parliament convenes Wednesday after December election
Carles PuigdemontPhotographer: Dario Pignatelli/Bloomberg
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Catalonia has seen an illegal referendum, a rebel president and a takeover by Madrid in recent months. The next twist could be government-by-Skype.

Carles Puigdemont is aiming to reclaim his post as regional president after his separatist alliance defended its majority in December’s election. The problem is, there’s a warrant out for his arrest in Spain.