Catalan

Madrid, Spain — A Spanish judge has called for a detailed explanation concerning the circumstances that allowed Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Catalonia, to evade capture by Spanish authorities following his flight from Spain. Puigdemont, a fervent separatist, fled to Belgium in 2017 following a failed bid for Catalonia’s independence, which led to charges including rebellion and misuse of public funds against him in Spain. The judge’s demand highlights ongoing tensions between Spanish authorities and the separatist movement in Catalonia, which has seen waves of unrest over the years. Puigdemont’s escape has particularly stood … Read more