The jury’s verdict
On Thursday night, news broke that the jury had found Donald Trump guilty of 34 crimes in the case of illegal payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels. This verdict marks a milestone in American history, as Trump becomes the country’s first convicted former president.
The sentence and the resources
On the 11th, the judge will impose the sentence, which could be up to four years in prison. However, Trump is not likely to be imprisoned immediately, as the corresponding legal challenges must first be resolved.
Reactions and media coverage
This event has generated great excitement among political experts and the media. The question that arises is how the newspapers will address this news. Will they open with Trump, which is the most shocking news, or will they keep other issues such as amnesty at the forefront? Until now, the amnesty has been the main topic on the front pages of printed newspapers.
Unity of the independence movement
The final approval of the ‘Organic Law of amnesty for the institutional, political and social normalization of Catalonia’ has been accompanied by a photo showing Oriol Junqueras and Jordi Turull hugging at the entrance to the Congress of Deputies. This image represents the unity of the independence movement, which has been divided and weakened by internal conflicts. Although the effects that this political victory will have on the independence movement are not yet known, it is an exceptional moment for them.
Political perspectives
In the midst of this event, President Artur Mas has expressed his opinion on possible joint elections between Junts and ERC, stating that this alliance would result in a clear victory. Although this idea evokes nostalgia for the Junts pel Sí coalition of 2015, the amnesty is unlikely to have a direct impact on this political scenario.
Divergent positions in the media
While some newspapers have given priority to the news of the amnesty, others have maintained a critical tone and have highlighted the rejection of the law by the prosecutors in the trial of the 1-O leaders. These prosecutors argue that embezzlement cannot be amnestied. Each media outlet has focused coverage differently, generating different interpretations and opinions.
The political future of Spain
Some outlets, such as La Razón and ABC, have taken a more critical approach and suggested that the amnesty is only the first step towards a referendum and the possible disintegration of Spain. These positions seek to generate controversy and criticism towards President Pedro Sánchez.
Conclusions
The impeachment of Donald Trump and the approval of the amnesty law in Catalonia are two highly significant political events. While the former marks a milestone in the history of the United States, the latter reflects the unity and challenges of the Catalan independence movement. Media coverage has been diverse and has generated different perspectives on the political future of both countries.