Catalonia's Post-Crisis Election Looks Messy
The rebel region remains divided over if, when and how to cede from Spain.
Catalonia Faces More Instability Amid Elections
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When Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy forced an election in the rebel region of Catalonia, the aim was to halt the political chaos after a declaration of independence by separatists that reverberated across Europe.
Instead, more upheaval looks set to emerge. It’s going to be tough to discern any real winner from the vote on Thursday following a campaign riddled with mutual suspicion and infighting.