The head of Catalonia accused the Spanish authorities of aggression against the autonomy
The head of Catalonia Carles Pujdeme accused the Central government of Spain in the aggression against the Autonomous community. It is reported by La Vanguardia.
“The Spanish government de facto suspended the autonomy of Catalonia”, — said the politician. He also expressed full support to the government and other officials, detained by the Spanish police.
It clarifies the issue, now near the building of Generalitat (government) in Barcelona were about four thousand people protesting against the actions of law enforcement. People continue to arrive.
Earlier on September 20, police arrested 14 high-ranking officials associated with the preparation of the referendum on the region’s independence from Madrid. In addition, security forces raided the offices of the regional authorities — the tax and financial services, as well as in the premises of the telecommunications company.