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Spain set to suspend Catalonia's autonomy

People walk past a Catalan flag reflected on the ground in Barcelona, Spain,

People walk past a Catalan flag reflected on the ground in Barcelona, Spain, Source: AAP

Spain's government says it plans to suspend the region of Catalonia's autonomy this weekend in the latest move in the long-running saga, with Catalonia appearing further away than ever from achieving independence.



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