What’s behind the Catalan movement for independence

Season 2017

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced Saturday he’ll dissolve Catalonia’s government and exercise direct control over the region of 7.5 million people. The announcement is intended to stop the independence movement in Catalonia, which voted to secede in a referendum this month. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on the roots of Catalan separatism.

AIR DATE 10/22/17

NAFTA renegotiations hit impasse

Pollution causes one in six deaths worldwide

Now Playing

What’s behind the Catalan movement for independence

Videos

About PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

Visit NewsHour Website

Broadcast Dates

#14747 - PBS News Hour | New
Tuesday, Jun 10 at 6pm TPT 2
#14747 - PBS News Hour |
Wednesday, Jun 11 at 12am TPT 2
#14748 - PBS News Hour | New
Wednesday, Jun 11 at 6pm TPT 2
#14748 - PBS News Hour |
Thursday, Jun 12 at 12am TPT 2
#14749 - PBS News Hour | New
Thursday, Jun 12 at 6pm TPT 2

Top

To Top