Massive Protests Erupt in Spain as Sánchez Supports Catalan Amnesty

Thousands of far-right protesters, mainly from the Vox party, demonstrated in Madrid against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's support for amnesty for Catalan separatists. Sánchez argued that amnesty was necessary for a "total reunion" in Catalonia and to gain support from Catalan parties. Protesters feared the amnesty would benefit Carles Puigdemont, the leader of JxCat, whom they consider an "enemy of the state." The amnesty is part of Sánchez's efforts to secure support in parliament after failing to gain a majority in July's leadership contest.