Catalan president Carles Puigdemont yesterday ruled out calling a snap regional election that could have de-escalated the political crisis in the region, paving the way for the Spanish state to begin imposing direct rule over Catalonia.
In a day of high drama in Barcelona, Mr Puigdemont held last-ditch talks with the Spanish government to stop it from triggering Article 155 of the constitution today that would allow Madrid
to take control of Catalan institutions.
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