Catalonia independence: Spain to take control of Catalan institutions

Spain is set to put in place measures to assume direct control of Catalonia in response to the region's declaration of independence last week.

On Friday, Madrid stripped Catalonia of its autonomy and removed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont from office. 

The temporary move will see as many as 150 of the region's ministers replaced.

Some have vowed to continue to work.

Mr Puigdemont and other Catalan officials may face criminal charges, a move likely to lead to huge protests.  

SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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