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The Catalonia independence referendum was a controversial event that took place on October 1, 2017, in which the Catalan government held a referendum on independence from Spain. Here are some key tags related to the event:

The referendum was called by the Catalan government, led by President Carles Puigdemont, in an effort to determine whether Catalonia should become an independent country. However, the Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, declared the referendum illegal and refused to recognize its results.

The referendum was marred by violence and controversy, with Spanish police intervening to try to prevent voting in some areas. The Catalan government reported that 2.2 million people voted in the referendum, with 90% supporting independence. However, the Spanish government disputed the results, citing low turnout and irregularities.

The aftermath of the referendum saw a deepening of the political crisis in Catalonia, with the Catalan government declaring independence and the Spanish government imposing direct rule over the region. The crisis has had significant implications for the region's economy, politics, and international relations.