Local political analyst discusses Spain’s secession issue Gene Marrano October 10, 2017 1 minute read As early as today the Spanish region of Catalonia could deliver a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain. A local political analyst says President Trump can use that as a bargaining chip. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Anthem to restrict where patients it covers get CT scans, MRIsNext: Griffith: 9th District homeowners shouldn’t subsidize flood insurance along the coast Related Stories Eureka Park Recreation Center cuts the ribbon on renovated/expanded facility Gene Marrano June 12, 2026 Austrian life sciences firm to invest $85 million in Roanoke headquarters, create 435 jobs Ian Price June 12, 2026 Nokefest returns with riverside music, custom local art Ian Price June 11, 2026