An unconstitutional referendum on independence was called in Catalonia, leading to arrests and attempts to prevent it.

The 2017 Catalan independence referendum created a major political upheaval in Spain. The Generalitat de Catalunya, the regional government of Catalonia, called for an unconstitutional referendum on independence. The Parliament of Catalonia approved the Law on the Referendum of Self-determination of Catalonia, paving the way for the vote. In response, the High Court of Justice of Catalonia issued orders to the police to prevent the referendum, leading to the detention of several individuals involved in its organization. This moment sparked fierce debates and protests, with supporters of Catalonian independence advocating for the right to self-determination and opponents arguing that the referendum was illegal. The referendum itself was marred by violence, as Spanish police clashed with voters, leading to injuries and widespread condemnation. #CatalanReferendum #Catalonia #SpanishPolitics #IndependenceMatters #SelfDetermination