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"Schrodinger’s declaration of independence" in Spain
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Spanish businesses are confused after the latest developments in Catalonia.
Catalonia’s vote could shake up one of the world’s biggest soccer teams
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FC Barcelona is a soccer club, a global brand and a symbol of Catalan identity.
Catalans voted to separate from Spain. Now what?
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Ninety percent of the nearly 2.5 million votes were in favor of independence.
The big reason Catalonia wants to secede may be economic: it’s one of the richest regions in Spain
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With a GDP of 266 billion euros, economists say Catalonia could be economically viable without Spain if it secedes in its Oct. independence referendum.
Catalonia’s regional vote sparks concerns across Spain
Elections Sunday in the prosperous region could trigger a political crisis.
Catalonia prepares for crucial vote Sunday
Some candidates want independence from Spain.
In Northern Spain, hard times stir separatist feelings
In the Northern Spanish region of Catalonia, many say they would be better to go it alone. This rich region puts more into the central government than it gets out and Catalans are starting to resent this.

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