03.21 - Spain Today News 13 September 2026

🇪🇸 Spain Today’s key stories:1. Amnesty Law Draft at the Constitutional CourtConservative magistrate José María Macías drafted an opinion supporting the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant amnesty to Catalan independence leaders including Jordi Turull, citing embezzlement. He argues that the court’s interpretation of personal financial benefit—saving personal funds through public expenditure—is grounded in law. The draft goes to a 22 September vote and is expected to be rejected, restarting the process and affecting Carles Puigdemont’s legal outlook.2. Overseas Voting Rights DisputeProgressive legal associations criticized the Supreme Court’s interim freeze on voting rights for more than 408,000 people who obtained nationality under the Democratic Memory Law. They say blocking CERA electoral-roll registrations harms fundamental rights and creates unequal treatment. Justice Minister Félix Bolaños called the decision legally questionable and urged resolution before the 2027 elections.3. Left-Wing Primary PushIrene Montero announced plans to seek the 2027 general-election nomination through open primaries beyond Podemos. Her platform includes an €1,800 monthly minimum wage and a 30-hour work week. Sumar highlighted efforts to build a broader left-wing front, while Izquierda Unida said a unified coalition matters more than its leader.4. Ceuta Migration CrisisYouth Minister Sira Rego said around 2,100 migrant children, including 700 girls, remain registered in Ceuta and urged autonomous communities to accept transfers to the mainland. Police arrested eight people after separate incidents involving machetes, air pistols and pepper spray against migrant minors. Territorial Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres led talks on triage sites to speed repatriations to Morocco for people ineligible for international protection.