If Madrid decides that Catalonia is acting unconstitutionally, it could invoke emergency powers to take control of the Catalan government. Independence riskDeclaring independence would be a huge gamble for Puigdemont. While there was broad support for holding the referendum, support for independence is not overwhelming in Catalonia. Taxi driver Ana Maria Lopez is among the Catalans who oppose independence for Catalonia, telling CNN that Puigdemont "thinks he's a king." JUST WATCHED Tensions high after Catalonia referendum vote Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Tensions high after Catalonia referendum vote 02:30He suggested Puigdemont may be trying to gain leverage from the central government.

Source: CNN October 04, 2017 08:48 UTC