Controversial win for Venezuelan Socialist Party

Controversial win for Venezuelan Socialist Party

Venezuelas electoral body said the leftist government of Nicolas Maduro took a majority of governorships in the regional election on Oct. 15, sparking accusations of fraud from the opposition.The ruling Socialist Party took 17 governorships, versus five for the opposition Democratic Unity coalition Oct 16, 2017
Thousands rally against Catalan independence in Barcelona

Thousands rally against Catalan independence in Barcelona

Thousands of people marched for Spanish unity in Barcelona, Spain, on 8 October. The rally was held one week after a disputed referendum for Catalan independence, after which Catalan President Carles Puigdemont vowed to declare independence within days. The march, which was organized by Societat Civil Catalana (SCC), a group opposed to Catalan independence, took place 24 hours after massive demonstrations calling for dialogue and unity. Oct 8, 2017