Puigdemont

Carles Puigdemont Remains Abroad, Refuses to Surrender, Confirms His Lawyer

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Brussels, Belgium – Carles Puigdemont, the exiled former leader of Catalonia’s push for independence from Spain, has stated through his lawyer that he has no plans to return to Spain or surrender himself to the authorities. The declaration introduces another chapter to the political drama surrounding his controversial independence efforts, which have kept him at the center of Spanish and European politics since 2017. Puigdemont fled to Belgium after his administration’s unsuccessful bid to secede from Spain, which led to charges including sedition, rebellion, and embezzlement of public funds. His lawyer asserts that despite the … Read more

Spanish Court Seeks Clarity on How Catalan Leader Puigdemont Eluded Arrest

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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