Catalan leaders are divided over their next step - Bloomberg

"Catalan separatists are trying to find a way to put off a definitive declaration of independence to create space for a negotiated settlement with Spain, according to two people familiar with their plans," Bloomberg reported in a recent article.

Key quotes:

• Moderate separatists are concerned at risk of hit to economy.
• Spanish government has ruled out mediation with Catalans.
• The movement’s leaders are divided over their next step.
• Hardliners from the party CUP demanding the regional government make good on its plans for a unilateral declaration of independence following Sunday’s illegal referendum.
• A spokesman for the Catalan government declined to comment.