BARCELONA: Catalan separatists said Monday they were ready to declare unilateral independence if Madrid attempted to block a separation process they hope to launch if successful in September’s regional elections.

Spain’s conservative national government fiercely opposes independence for the rich northeastern region of Catalonia, which wants to follow Scotland’s example by voting on its political future.

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