Spain Approves Amnesty for Catalan Separatists Amid Controversy

The Spanish parliament's decision to pass the amnesty law has sparked widespread opposition, reflecting deep divisions within the country.

Spain's parliament has passed a controversial amnesty law for Catalan separatists, aimed at forgiving crimes related to the 2017 independence referendum.
The amnesty, promoted by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has faced significant opposition from millions of Spaniards and has been criticized as divisive.
The law is expected to benefit around 400 people, including former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium to avoid arrest.
The amnesty law still faces procedural hurdles in the Senate, where it is expected to be rejected by the conservative majority.
Recent polls suggest a waning appetite for Catalan independence, with a majority of Catalans now opposing the idea.