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Pro-independence leader Marta Rovira calls for Catalans to vote and have their voices heard. It comes as voting begins in the "pro-independence" city of Vic in a decisive election that could mark a turning point for their region. It comes just two months after a failed secession bid triggered Spain's worst political crisis in decades. IMAGES
Hundreds of thousands of Catalans gather to demand their region break away from Spain, in a show of strength three weeks ahead of an independence referendum banned by Madrid. IMAGES
Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez casts his vote at a Caracas polling station, as the country votes between the continuity of President Nicolas Maduro or change, amid high tension after the incumbent threatened a "bloodbath" if he loses. IMAGES TO COMPLETE VIDI366F7VW_EN, VIDI66C2R6_EN, VIDI36637TM_EN
Opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez casts her vote during presidential election dominated by two women -- a historic first in a country with a history of gender-based violence and discrimination. Ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum had a 17 percentage point lead over her main opposition rival Xochitl Galvez on the eve of the vote. IMAGES
Mexico ruling party presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum casts her vote amid general election. Former Mexico City mayor and a scientist by training, had a 17 percentage point lead over her main opposition rival Xochitl Galvez on the eve of the vote. IMAGES