Political challenge in Spain: amnesty and accusation against Puigdemont shake the Congress

The political future in Spain is once again at a critical point, with amnesty as the central theme of discord. The ongoing case against Carles Puigdemont for terrorism has added a new obstacle to President Pedro Sánchez's plans and his coalition government. The decision of the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court to ignore the Public Prosecutor and proceed with the investigation against Puigdemont for his alleged involvement in the street riots of Tsunami has had a significant impact on the already fragile political balance in Congress. The deadline to reach an agreement on the amnesty law is about to expire, and the lack of agreement between the PSOE and Junts adds uncertainty about the future of this legislature. The amnesty law is crucial for Sánchez's government, as it was a key concession to ensure the support of Junts and ERC in Congress. The terrorism accusation against Puigdemont is based on his alleged organization and leadership of the Tsunami Democràtic riots in 2019, such as the assault on El Prat Airport and vandalism in Barcelona. The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court believes there is enough evidence to proceed with the investigation, despite objections from the Public Prosecutor and other political parties. The judicial instruction highlights the planning and organization of the riots, including the forgery of documents for the airport assault, as well as the impact on the security forces and the death of a French citizen due to a heart attack during the blockades. In addition to the terrorism case, investigations into the so-called Russian plot of the independence process have also been reactivated, related to possible contacts between Puigdemont's collaborators and Russian agents in the context of the unilateral declaration of independence in 2017. The lack of agreement on the amnesty law has led Junts to vote against the text in the plenary session of Congress, in a clear challenge to Sánchez's government. The Socialists are facing pressure from Junts, which has threatened to bring down the government if their demands are not met. Amidst this tense and complex political landscape, uncertainty looms over the future of the legislature and the stability of the coalition government on the Spanish political horizon. The coming days will be decisive in determining whether an agreement on the amnesty law is reached and how the consequences of the judicial accusations against Puigdemont are managed.