Spain's Rajoy calling snap poll was a 'cunning' move: analyst A political analyst in Madrid says Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has made a move of "political cunning" calling the snap regional elections after Catalonia's banned October 1 referendum and declaration of independence. Catalonia's deposed separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, facing possible prosecution for rebellion in Spain, appeared in Brussels on Tuesday saying he planned to stay in Belgium but denying rumours he would try to seek asylum. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES