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Spain’s Sánchez Wins New Term as Prime Minister After Catalan Amnesty Deal

Contentious agreement with separatists sparked nationwide protests and ended months of political limbo

By

Eric Sylvers

and

José Bautista

Nov. 16, 2023 7:38 am ET

Pedro Sánchez was sworn in as Spain’s Prime Minister on Friday following months of political uncertainty and protests. Spain’s parliament re-elected Sánchez Thursday after he struck a deal with Catalan separatists in return for their support. Photo: Andres Ballesteros/AFP/Getty Images

MADRID—Spain’s parliament re-elected Pedro Sánchez as prime minister, following months of political uncertainty and widespread protests after the center-left politician promised an amnesty for Catalan separatists in return for their support.

Sánchez got 179 votes on Thursday, barely passing the 176 needed to gain a majority in the lower house of parliament. The seven conservative Catalan separatists from the Together for Catalonia party who supported Sánchez and his left-wing coalition partner Sumar proved to be enough to seal the victory.

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