Catalan Leader Puigdemont Returns to Barcelona After Years in Exile

After seven years of self-imposed exile, Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont made a public appearance in Barcelona. Addressing supporters at the Arc de Triomf, Puigdemont declared the ongoing commitment to their cause, despite facing an arrest warrant.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-08-2024 12:35 IST | Created: 08-08-2024 12:35 IST
Catalan Leader Puigdemont Returns to Barcelona After Years in Exile

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont made a surprising appearance in Barcelona on Thursday, marking his return after seven years of self-imposed exile. Despite a pending arrest warrant, Puigdemont addressed a crowd of supporters at the Arc de Triomf monument, according to a Reuters witness.

Surrounded by officials of his hardline separatist party Junts, Puigdemont climbed onto a stage and spoke to thousands of enthusiastic followers in Catalan. 'I've come today to remind you that we're still here,' he proclaimed, signaling the resilience of their movement.

Notably, Puigdemont's arrival was unimpeded by law enforcement, highlighting a significant moment in the ongoing separatist struggle in Catalonia.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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