Spain Catalonia: Madrid mass protest over talks policy
Tens of thousands are in central Madrid for a protest by centre-right parties opposed to a Spanish government plan to ease tension in the Catalonia region.
The Popular Party (PP) and Ciudadanos (Citizens) called the protest after PM Pedro Sánchez offered the separatists the chance of a round table for talks.
The right considers the offer a betrayal and surrender. The separatists have rejected the offer anyway.
Like the right, the ruling Socialists also oppose Catalan independence.
Far-right groups including the Vox party are also present at the protest, held under the slogan "For a united Spain. Elections now!"
Protesters filled the Spanish capital's Colon Square and nearby streets, many of them chanting "long live Spain" or singing along to taped music, including songs by Tom Jones and Lady Gaga.
Police put the total number of demonstrators at 45,000.
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