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Spanish Government To Curb Catalan Autonomy As Independence Crisis Grows

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Catalan independence flags and pro-independence banners hang from buildings on Oct. 20, 2017, in Barcelona, Spain. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
Catalan independence flags and pro-independence banners hang from buildings on Oct. 20, 2017, in Barcelona, Spain. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

The government of Spain says it's moving to suspend Catalonia's long-held self rule, after the autonomous region held a disputed vote for independence.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with reporter Lauren Frayer (@lfrayer) about the evolving situation.

This segment aired on October 20, 2017.

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