Thousands in Madrid Protest Possible Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

Thousands protest in Madrid over possibility of amnesty for Catalan separatists from failed 2017 independence bid
Protest organized by conservative People's Party, who accuse Socialist PM Sánchez of compromising to get separatists' support
Sánchez needs backing of Catalan separatists to form government after inconclusive election
People's Party leader Feijóo portrays amnesty as threat to Spanish democracy
Sánchez avoids explicit mention of amnesty, criticizes People’s Party for allying with far-right Vox

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Posted 9/24/2023, 2:50:00 PM

Thousands in Madrid Protest Possible Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

Thousands protest in Madrid over possibility of amnesty for Catalan separatists from failed 2017 independence bid
Protest organized by conservative People's Party, who accuse Socialist PM Sánchez of compromising to get separatists' support
Sánchez needs backing of Catalan separatists to form government after inconclusive election
People's Party leader Feijóo portrays amnesty as threat to Spanish democracy
Sánchez avoids explicit mention of amnesty, criticizes People’s Party for allying with far-right Vox

theguardian.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/23/2023

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Tens of Thousands Protest in Barcelona Against Possible Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

Tens of thousands of people march through Barcelona to protest against a potential amnesty deal for Catalan separatist leaders, which is necessary for Spain's Socialists to form a government.

10/8/2023

Massive Protest in Barcelona Against Proposed Amnesty for Catalan Separatists

10/8/2023

Tens of Thousands in Barcelona Protest Amnesty for Catalan Separatists