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Spanish judge lifts arrest warrant for former Catalan leader Puigdemont, opening door to his return

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Briefings

A Spanish judge lifted an arrest warrant for former Catalan regional president Puigdemont, allowing him to return to Spain. This occurred after he had lived abroad since 2017 and avoided detention following a brief appearance in Barcelona in 2024.

Key points

• The former Catalan regional president Puigdemont was lifted from an arrest warrant by a Spanish judge.
• He had lived abroad since 2017 and avoided detention after a brief public appearance in Barcelona in 2024.

Context

This development marks a significant shift in the legal status of a key political figure from Catalonia, following the region's unilateral declaration of independence in 2017.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single reported event; no details on the judge's decision process, specific legal grounds, or the full timeline of his movements prior to 2024 are provided.

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