Artur Mas News

The majority secessionist lawmakers in Catalonia's parliament have voted in a new leader, tasking him with overseeing the wealthy region's breakaway from Spain in a last-minute show of unity after months of bitter infighting.

 Catalonia`s outgoing separatist leader Artur Mas is ready to call fresh parliamentary elections.

Rival leaders in Catalonia wrapped up emotional campaigns Friday in what they called a "historic" election that nationalists vow will set the region on the road to independence from Spain.