The coalition that has governed Catalonia’s semi-autonomous government for years fractured this week. Political infighting has plagued the Catalan independence camp ever since the movement became mainstream over a decade ago, but they always managed to keep regional power as a means to stand united against Spain. Reporter Alan Ruiz Terol explains why this may be a turning point in the struggle for independence.
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