Spain's Sanchez wins support for PM bid amid anger over Catalan amnesty vow

FILE PHOTO: Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel on the day of the informal meeting of European heads of state or government, in Granada, Spain October 6, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looked assured of another term in office on Friday after securing the backing of two more regional parties, but it comes amid widespread anger over his pledge of amnesty for Catalan separatists.

The confirmed support of the National Basque Party (PNV) and the Canaries' Coalition, along with that of Catalan separatist party Junts confirmed on Thursday, would give Sanchez an absolute majority in the 350-member lower house in a vote due to take place in the coming days.