Referéndum de Independencia de Cataluña

The Referéndum de Independencia de Cataluña was a vote held in 2017 by the Catalan government to determine whether the region should become an independent country from Spain. The Spanish government and courts considered it illegal, as the constitution states Spain is indivisible. Despite this, Catalan authorities promoted the referendum, leading to significant political and social tension. The vote saw high participation, but many ballots were obstructed or deemed invalid. The aftermath included protests, arrests, and increased debate over Catalonia’s future status within Spain. It highlighted ongoing regional identity and autonomy issues in Spain.