Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Wednesday said he has asked Catalan President Carles Puigdemont to confirm whether or not he has declared independence, according to media reports. Rajoy accused Puigdemont of creating deliberate confusion with his statement Tuesday, when the Catalan leader said he intends to declare independence in accordance with the Oct. 1 vote’s result but wants negotiations with the Spanish government first. Rajoy said the request for clarification is a step that is necessary before Madrid can make other moves. Such moves could include making use of Article 155 of Spain’s constitution, which allows Spain’s government to take over control of an autonomous region.
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