Sworn In as Spain’s Leader, Sanchez Faces Catalan Conundrum

JOSEPH WILSON / The Associated Press Jun 2, 2018 Hours after Pedro Sanchez takes the oath of office, one of the most critical issues facing his fragile government is pressed upon him: ending the Catalonia secession crisis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalonia’s Ex-Leader Freed on Bail

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2018 Spain is seeking Carles Puigdemont's extradition from Germany on charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the Spanish region’s independence referendum, held in October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ecuadorean Embassy Cuts Julian Assange’s Internet

GONZALO SOLANO / The Associated Press Mar 28, 2018 The government says it acted because of the WikiLeaks founder's social media posts decrying the arrest of a Catalan separatist politician. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Police, Protesters Clash in Barcelona After Separatist Leader’s Arrest

JOSEPH WILSON and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER / The Associated Press Mar 25, 2018 The fugitive ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia is seized by German police on an international warrant as he tries to enter the country from Denmark. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Spain Charges 13 Catalan Leaders With Rebellion

ARITZ PARRA and BARRY HATTON / The Associated Press Mar 23, 2018 Five politicians from Catalonia are jailed; warrants target Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and other lawmakers who seek secession from Spain. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalan Parliament Postpones Re-Election of Fugitive Leader

JOSEPH WILSON and CIARAN GILES / The Associated Press Jan 30, 2018 The decision came after Spain’s top court ruled that Carles Puigdemont could be re-elected only if he was physically present in the parliament in Barcelona—where he could face arrest. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Catalan Ex-President to Risk Arrest, Travel to Denmark

ARITZ PARRA / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2018 “If I have to choose between being an inmate or a president, I’d rather be a president, even from afar,” Carles Puigdemont says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Speak Up for Catalonia, Puigdemont Tells European Leaders

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 7, 2017 In Brussels facing extradition to Spain on charges of rebellion and sedition, the ousted Catalonian president sees a disconnect between the people and "European elites." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Catalan Ex-President in Custody in Brussels

The Associated Press Nov 5, 2017 Carles Puigdemont and four ex-ministers presented themselves to authorities to start the process of their possible extradition to Spain, Belgian officials say. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Spain Requests Warrant for Catalan Leader

Associated Press Nov 2, 2017 A Spanish prosecutor has asked a National Court judge to issue an international arrest warrant for Catalonia's ousted regional president. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Catalan Leader’s Ousted Party Vows Victory in Election

Associated Press Oct 30, 2017 Spain has set a Dec. 21 election after firing the Catalan government and dissolving the regional parliament that declared independence last week. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Former EU Official Defends Spain’s Intervention in Catalan Secession

The Associated Press Oct 29, 2017 Josep Borrell says his nation's move is the only thing averting an economic crisis in the northeastern region of the country. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )