Spaniards Protest Possible Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested in Madrid against possible amnesty for Catalan separatists to help PM Pedro Sanchez stay in power.
Protesters said amnesty would amount to granting pardon to "coup plotters".
Rally organized by opposition People's Party, whose leader vowed to never concede to amnesty demands.
Sanchez held own rally near Barcelona, said Socialists want to "heal divisions" over Catalonia crisis.
Sanchez granted pardons in 2021 to jailed Catalan separatists over roles in independence push.

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