Massive Protests in Spain Against Catalan Leaders' Possible Amnesty

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Madrid to demonstrate against reports that acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez may grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in exchange for political support. The conservative People's Party organized the protest, with estimates of the turnout ranging from 40,000 to 60,000 people. Sanchez is seeking support from regionalist parties, including Junts per Catalunya, led by exiled former Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont, who demands the dropping of legal action against separatists. Sanchez has not confirmed any amnesty deal, but his candidacy for prime minister is expected to be put forward after PP leader Alberto Nunez Feijoo's bid falls short.