What Spain’s political crisis means for Catalan independence

Ousting of tough-talking PM Mariano Rajoy expected to reignite separatist dreams

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Catalan independence protester

Mariano Rajoy has become the first prime minister in Spain’s history to be removed from office after losing a no-confidence motion, plunging the country into political uncertainty.

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