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Spanish parliament approves controversial amnesty for Catalan separatists

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By JOSEPH WILSON
Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s Parliament has approved a controversial amnesty bill that is aimed at forgiving crimes — both proven and alleged — committed by Catalan separatists during a chaotic attempt to hold an independence referendum for the region six years ago. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has promoted the amnesty as a way to move past a 2017 secession attempt by the then-leaders of Catalonia, a northeastern region centered around Barcelona where many speak the local Catalan language as well as Spanish. However, the bill has also met opposition from millions of Spaniards who believe that the people who provoked one of Spain’s biggest political crises should face charges, including embezzlement and promoting public disorder.

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