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Memories of Franco in Spain’s Response to Catalan Referendum

Oct 10, 2017 | 09:15 GMT

A picture taken on Sept. 23 shows a sticker depicting Spanish dictator Francisco Franco with a message reading "Don't vote" on a traffic light in downtown Barcelona.

A picture taken on Sept. 23 shows a sticker depicting Spanish dictator Francisco Franco with a message reading "Don't vote" on a traffic light in downtown Barcelona.

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The Catalan president has said the Spanish region will declare independence in the wake of its recent referendum. But considering the Spanish government's firm resistance to any form of self-determination, following through with that promise may not be so simple....

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