BARCELONA—The leader of the separatist movement in Catalonia called on Catalans to peacefully oppose Madrid’s takeover of the region, signaling that pro-independence forces will try to resist direct rule from the Spanish government. The government of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy seized control of the northeastern region late Friday and ousted Carles Puigdemont as president in a bid to quell Catalonia’s drive for independence. The decision came hours after separatist lawmakers in Catalonia’s parliament voted in favor of independence...

Source: Wall Street Journal October 28, 2017 13:30 UTC