Catalans prepare for controversial vote on independence from Spain

Catalonia is preparing for a critical moment in its history. Officials are preparing to hold a non-binding referendum for independence from Spain. But Madrid has deployed thousands of police officers to stop Sunday's vote. Meanwhile opponents of independence have rallied in both Madrid - and Barcelona. CGTN's Dan Williams is in Barcelona, the capital of the Catalan region, with more. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile http://america.cgtn.com/livenews Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Google+: CctvamericaTvnews »» Watch CGTN «« Washington, DC (and greater area) • MHz - Channel 3 • COMCAST (Xfinity) - Channel 273 • FIOS - Channel 277 New York City • Time Warner - Channel 134 • FiOS (Verizon) - Channel 277 Los Angeles • Charter Cable - Channel 562 • Time Warner - Channel 155 Satellite Nationwide • DISH TV - Channel 279