Catalonian leader: Independence declaration on hold to allow dialogue

Carles Puigdemont says he is suspending a declaration of independence to allow “dialogue” with Spanish leadership.

Catalan regional government president Carles Puigdemont gives a speech at the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona on October 10, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE)

The leader says he has a mandate to declare independence but proposes waiting a few weeks to encourage talks with Madrid.

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