The country is still deeply divided over the amnesty law for Catalan separatists while Pedro Sanchez obtains the confidence of Spanish deputies.
Demonstrations continue in Spain against the amnesty agreement for Catalan separatists, while interim Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez obtained the confidence of Spanish deputies this Thursday to remain at the head of the country.
Now invested, Pedro Sanchez will form a new government in the coming days with his allies in the far-left Sumar coalition, putting an end to nearly four months of blockage since the legislative elections of July 23.
But the Spaniards are deeply divided over Sanchez’s decision to grant this amnesty in order to remain in power like Alberto Peña, 43, and Emilio García, 37:
“The amnesty law is totally unconstitutional, so it cannot be approved. And a large part of these demonstrations are against this amnesty law, a law which aims to pardon all those who have broken the unity of Spain ” explains Alberto.
“They are betraying the entire Spanish people by making a pact with the criminals. This must under no circumstances be done. It would be tantamount to bringing the Spanish people to their knees before the criminals.” Emilio believes.
Inside Parliament, the atmosphere is no less conflictual.
The opposition parties, conservative and far-right, accuse Pedro Sanchez of betraying the nation.
Spanish judges also expressed criticism, considering that it was an intrusion of the legislative power into the judiciary which goes against the separation of powers.
Pedro Sanchez secured the support of six small parties in order to be able to restore his minority coalition and that of the two separatist parties in exchange for amnesty.
Additional sources • AFP, EFE
