Mariano Rajoy

Spain's former PM Rajoy testifies in Catalan trial

Sanchez sworn in as Spain PM, Catalan challenge awaits

Spain's Rajoy forced out as Socialist rival takes over

Spain's Rajoy expected to fall in no-confidence motion

Spanish prime minister to face confidence vote on Friday

Spain acts to maintain direct rule on Catalonia

Villar pins World Cup threat on Spanish government

Catalonia endgame keeps Madrid on tenterhooks

Catalonia declares independence from Spain, direct Madrid rule looms

Barcelona roll on calmly amidst Catalan chaos

Catalan leader blasts Spain move to sack separatists

Spain to suspend Catalonia's autonomy as it threatens with formal independence

Spain's PM says may use constitution to block Catalan independence

Barcelona closed stadium to show support for Catalan voters

Spain on verge of ending 10-month political crisis

Spain political impasse nears end as Socialists lift veto

Poll: Spain's ruling party voters ready to sacrifice PM to secure government