Spain Grants Amnesty to Catalan Separatists

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Spain Grants Amnesty to Catalan Separatists
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Spain's parliament has passed a bill granting amnesty to hundreds of Catalan secessionists involved in the 2017 independence bid, including exiled leader Carles Puigdemont. The controversial bill, which faced significant opposition and legal challenges, aims to resolve Spain's political crisis but may still encounter further legal hurdles. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez supported the bill to secure parliamentary backing from Catalan parties. Public opinion on the amnesty is divided, with significant protests and varying regional support.

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