jailed leaders

A successful negotiation on the Catalan independence crisis, leaving courts out of the matter, and jailed leaders are among hot topics for newly confirmed Spanish president

"We're still far from an agreement," says Esquerra's Aragonès in an interview with La Vanguardia as the Socialists urge his party to back Sánchez

JxCat and ERC to challenge decision in court, while CUP calls for "amnesty and release" for inmates convicted for 2017 independence bid

Catalan independence politicians and activists will be subject to normal prison life with limited permits if confirmed

Politicians and activists convicted over 2017 independence bid to soon find out if they are due any privileges under terms of imprisonment

Human rights organization calls for immediate release of Sànchez and Cuixart and claims that verdict is based on "vague" definition of sedition

The three pro-independence leaders claim the sentence is invalid due to violation of their rights

The video published by Global Spain defended the integrity of the Catalan Trial, but the foreign affairs ministry admits “error”

Roads blocked, Seat car production halted, cultural events cancelled, electricity usage drop as big demonstration where marches will converge is expected

Marc Balcells discusses the Catalan Trial sentence and the implications it could have on sedition in the future

A chronological account of the protests and political reactions following the announcement of the prison sentences for Catalan leaders

The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Mexico, and the United States are some of the countries in which demonstrations are set to take place

Push for independence has been growing since 2010, with a high-stakes 2017 involving Catalan institutions, civil society, and Spain's government, police and judiciary

Marchena confirms verdict will be announced either Monday or Tuesday

Author of new book on 2017 referendum believes Supreme Court decision on Catalan leaders could be "turning point" in attracting international attention