JOSEPH WILSON and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER / The Associated PressMar 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 )
ARITZ PARRA and BARRY HATTON / The Associated PressMar 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 )
JOSEPH WILSON and CIARAN GILES / The Associated PressJan 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 )
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ARITZ PARRA / The Associated PressJan 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 )
ARITZ PARRA and CIARAN GILES / Associated PressDec 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 )
Aritz Parra and Barry Hatton / The Associated PressDec 21, 2017
Voters in Catalonia face a momentous choice for their regional parliament as they go to the polls. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Donald Kaufman / TruthdigNov 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 )
The Associated PressNov 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 )
Associated PressNov 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 )
Associated PressOct 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 )
The Associated PressOct 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 )
The Associated PressOct 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 )
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