Catalonia’s President Wins Votes, but Loses Seats in Parliament

by alexoscarew | November 25, 2012 at 11:40 am

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Catalonia’s President Wins Votes, but Loses Seats in Parliament - First exit Poll

Exit polls show that Catalan president Artur Mas received a majority of votes and will maintain his coalition government. His win may lead to a referendum on Catalan independence, as Mas says separatism could cure the country's financial problems.

Mas will now likely push forward with a promised referendum on independence from Spain, which he and his supporters see as a way to drag Catalonia out of a worsening financial crisis.

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