Spain orders investigation of 712 Catalan mayors for preparing for independence referendum

Spain's state prosecutor is investigating more than 700 Catalan mayors for cooperating with a referendum on independence that has been suspended by a court.

Spain orders investigation of 712 Catalan mayors for preparing for independence referendum
Wed, 13 Sep, 2017 - 15:23

Spain's state prosecutor is investigating more than 700 Catalan mayors for cooperating with a referendum on independence that has been suspended by a court.

The prosecutor has ordered police to arrest the mayors if they do not comply.

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