Puigdemont was “out of Spain” and the judge asked the police for details

Carles Puigdemont ‍Exits Spain Despite Arrest Warrant

Following a brief public appearance ​in Barcelona, Catalan independence leader Carles Puigdemont ⁣has reportedly fled Spain,⁤ according to his lawyer.⁢ The general secretary ⁤of his group confirmed that Puigdemont has gone ⁢into exile, likening his departure to​ the Battle of Waterloo.

A⁢ high court judge has‌ requested information from the Catalan police ​and Interior Ministry ⁣regarding how Puigdemont has evaded arrest despite‍ being subject to an arrest warrant since Catalonia‘s declaration of independence​ in 2017.