Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has not answered the Spanish government's question on whether he declared independence last week.
In a letter sent to Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday (16 October), Puigdemont called for dialogue, but did not shed light on a confusing declaration last Tuesday (10 October).
Puigdemont had said the north-western Spanish region "has won the right to be independent" Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe