Massive Protest in Barcelona Against Proposed Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

Tens of thousands protested in Barcelona against a proposed amnesty for Catalan separatists to gain their support for a new socialist government.

Conservative and far-right Spanish leaders joined the protest, arguing the amnesty would undermine the rule of law.

The protest was called after Catalan separatist parties said they would only support a socialist government if offered an amnesty.

The socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez needs the votes of pro-independence parties to form a government after inconclusive elections.

The issue risks further polarizing Spanish politics and tensions over Catalan independence.