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 )

Catalan Separatists Win Slim Majority in Regional Election

ARITZ PARRA and CIARAN GILES / Associated Press Dec 21, 2017 The vote gives new momentum to Catalonia's drive for independence from Spain, but pro-unity party makes gains. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Spain Watches as Divided Catalans Vote in Polarized Election

Aritz Parra and Barry Hatton / The Associated Press Dec 21, 2017 Voters in Catalonia face a momentous choice for their regional parliament as they go to the polls. 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 )

Catalan Leader Calls for Peaceful Protests

The Associated Press Oct 28, 2017 Spain takes control of Catalonia, dismissing its separatist government a day after lawmakers passed a declaration of independence for the region. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )