The Spanish government — currently led by a left-wing coalition — blocked King Felipe from attending an official event in Barelona this week to promote new judges.
Royalist politicians and leaders of Spain’s judicial branch expressed dismay with the decision, but top judges were unable to agree on a joint statement against it.
The government defended the move but did not provide a clear explanation, according to several media outlets.
Speculation centers around security concerns, delicate budget negotiations and efforts to not anger Catalan nationalists.
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