Spain’s King condemns ‘irresponsible behavior’ by Catalan leaders
04 October 2017 |
7:00 am
In a televised address, Spain's King Felipe VI on Tuesday accused Catalan secessionist leaders of shattering democratic principles and dividing Catalan society, as thousands took to the streets to protest against a violent police crackdown against the banned independence referendum held on Sunday.
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