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Open Image ModalPeople wave \"estelada\" flags, that symbolize Catalonia\'s independence, during a demonstration calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(02 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople wave \"estelada\" flags, that symbolizes Catalonia\'s independence, during a demonstration calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(03 of17)
Open Image ModalA man and a girl with the face painted with the in their faces âesteladaâ flags, that symbolizes Catalonia\'s independence, during a demonstration calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(04 of17)
Open Image ModalGirls wearing \"estelada\" flags, that symbolizes Catalonia\'s independence, sit on the street in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(05 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople hold Catalonia and \"estelada\" flags, that symbolize Catalonia\'s independence, in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(06 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople wave \"estelada\" flags, that symbolize Catalonia\'s independence, in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(07 of17)
Open Image Modalidihi, 6, has an \"estelada\" flag, that symbolizes Catalonia\'s independence, painted on his face in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(08 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople wave \"estelada\" flags, that symbolize Catalonia\'s independence, during a demonstration calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(09 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople stand on a balcony decorated with Catalonia flags in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(10 of17)
Open Image ModalHundreds of thousands of demonstrators stand on the streets waving their \"estelada\" flags, that symbolizes Catalonia\'s independence, during a protest calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(11 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople wave \"estelada\" flags, that symbolize Catalonia\'s independence, during a demonstration calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(12 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople wave \"estelada\" flags, that symbolizes Catalonia\'s independence, during a demonstration calling for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Sept 11, 2014. A week before Scotland votes on whether to break away from the United Kingdom, separatists in northeastern Spain were trying to convince hundreds of thousands to protest across Catalonia to demand a secession sentiment vote that the central government in Madrid insists would be illegal. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(13 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople hold torches during a march for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. After years of mass protests by Catalans demanding the right to decide whether they want to break away from Spain and form a new European nation, the wealthy northeastern regionâs lawmakers are voting to ask permission from Spanish authorities to hold a secession referendum in November. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(14 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople hold torches during a march for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. After years of mass protests by Catalans demanding the right to decide whether they want to break away from Spain and form a new European nation, the wealthy northeastern regionâs lawmakers are voting to ask permission from Spanish authorities to hold a secession referendum in November. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(15 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople burn torches during a march for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. After years of mass protests by Catalans demanding the right to decide whether they want to break away from Spain and form a new European nation, the wealthy northeastern regionâs lawmakers are voting to ask permission from Spanish authorities to hold a secession referendum in November. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(16 of17)
Open Image ModalPeople burn torches during a march for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. After years of mass protests by Catalans demanding the right to decide whether they want to break away from Spain and form a new European nation, the wealthy northeastern regionâs lawmakers are voting to ask permission from Spanish authorities to hold a secession referendum in November. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Open Image ModalPeople hold torches during a march for the independence of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. After years of mass protests by Catalans demanding the right to decide whether they want to break away from Spain and form a new European nation, the wealthy northeastern regionâs lawmakers are voting to ask permission from Spanish authorities to hold a secession referendum in November. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)