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Catalonia Votes for Independence from Spain in Symbolic Vote

Millions of Catalans cast ballots in a vote to secede from Spain Sunday.

Results showed that 80 percent of Catalans do want independence. but since this was just a symbolic, or unofficial vote, it doesn't change anything - for now.

Catalonia is displeased with Madrid for multiple reasons, including taxation.

The Spanish government insists the constitution does not permit simply one of Spain's 17 regions to unilaterally secede.

Catalonia already has its own parliament, police force and control over education and health.

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