¡VOTA!

In case you are not aware, Catalans would very much like to gain independence from Spain and have Catalonia recognized as an independent country. Right now they are an autonomous region, with their own president and their own official language - but any government decision must go through the central government of Madrid. On the 13th of December communities across Catalonia held a vote on Catalan independence. The vote was purely symbolic, but it was posed to garner more recognition for the movement towards independence. Catalonia is a fascinating region with an incredibly rich and important history.  I recommend coming for a visit, or at the very least going for an armchair journey. If you are interested in learning more about the vote or the independence movement you should check out this BBC article about the vote.