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Spain Cancels Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont

Spain's Supreme Court canceled an arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Belgium since fleeing after the failed 2017 independence bid. The ruling clears the way for his return ahead of November elections.

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Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont fled Spain in 2017 after launching an independence bid. The court's decision means he can return home without fear of arrest after almost a decade in exile.

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Spain Cancels Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont, Catalan Separatist LeaderNYTimes – World
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Spain Cancels Arrest Warrant for Carles Puigdemont, Catalan Separatist Leader

The Spanish Supreme Court canceled an arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, who has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium.

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Spain court lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant, clearing way for his return home ahead of November elections

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont fled Spain in 2017 after launching an independence bid. The court's decision means he can return home without fear of arrest after almost a decade in exile.

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