one Catalans voted on recent years , defying decisions by Spain 's highest court . But the sentiment for Catalan independence was not shared in Madrid , where there was skepticism , as Spain 's Justice Minister called the straw vote a `` farce '' without any democratic validity . The result heavily favors independence , but Madrid says symbolic vote was a `` farce '' Spanish secessionists have staged massive street demonstrations in Sunday . The Catalans government says the constitution does n't allow one region to unilaterally secede .
one Catalans voted on recent years , defying decisions by Spain 's highest court . The result heavily favors independence , but Madrid says symbolic vote was a `` farce '' Spanish secessionists have staged massive street demonstrations in Sunday . The Catalans government says the constitution does n't allow one region to unilaterally secede .