Day of reckoning: Barcelona opts for independence, Madrid for direct rule

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It's been a day of reckoning, with the Catalan anthem sung outside the regional parliament after separatist lawmakers voted for independence. And even though 38 minutes later, over in Madrid, the Senate ratified direct rule over Barcelona, the cheers continued. Our panel takes stock as Spain's worst political crisis in four decades comes to a head.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, Selina SYKES and Christopher DAVIS.
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