Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero gestures during a campaign for the 'Yes' vote for the upcoming Catalan Charter vote, in Tarragona, Spain, Saturday, June 10, 2006. Voters in Catalonia are expected to say a loud 'yes' Sunday to a charter that would grant the wealthy and powerful Mediterranean region more autonomy, angering conservatives who say the blueprint heralds a breakup of the Spanish state. Supporters say the plan is not a step toward outright independence, but a matter of Spain acknowledging it is a patchwork of peoples,Catalans, Basques, Galicians, Valencians and others, with distinct cultures, languages and customs. The document being voted Sunday engages in linguistic acrobatics to address Catalans' sense of nationhood while also trying to respect the Spanish constitution. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez).... ... .
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