He's running: Puigdemont wants to be president of Catalonia — again
Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont declares candidacy for president in upcoming regional elections.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont has declared his candidacy to be president of Catalonia in the upcoming regional elections. Despite being pursued by Spanish prosecutors, Puigdemont is hopeful that the controversial Catalan amnesty bill will allow him to return to his homeland. His victory is uncertain, as he faces competition from Socialist Party candidate Salvador Illa. Puigdemont aims to unite pro-independence parties under his leadership and views the election as a referendum on Catalonia’s independence. Nonetheless, the bill’s approval and legal challenges may impact his ability to safely return to Catalonia.