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Catalonia's bid for independence

AdministratorNovember 18, 2012

Spain's dismal economy has residents of the country's richest region, Catalonia, wondering if they'd be better off going it alone. With their own language and distinct culture, Catalans have long campaigned for autonomy from Spain. The region goes to the polls on November 25, in elections seen as an unofficial referendum on independence. Lauren Frayer reports from Barcelona.

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