Spain Grants Amnesty to Catalan Separatists in Contentious Vote

The new law aims to resolve legal issues from the 2017 independence referendum but faces significant opposition and potential legal challenges.

Spain's parliament approved the amnesty law with a narrow 177-172 vote.
The law benefits former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and hundreds of others.
Opposition parties and some legal experts argue the law is unconstitutional.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez negotiated the amnesty to secure political support.
The law's application will be reviewed by higher courts and could face legal hurdles.