Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says
Briefly

Carles Puigdemont, a fugitive Catalonia pro-independence leader, briefly resurfaced in Barcelona, holding a rally near the regional Parliament before reportedly leaving Spain, complicating the political landscape in Catalonia.
Puigdemont's unexpected return and subsequent departure raised questions about security lapses, with two Catalonia police officers arrested for suspected involvement in his escape, leading to accusations of incompetence against the Spanish government.
His sudden appearance, disappearance, and the alleged assistance provided by members of Catalonia's police force have ignited controversy and criticism, drawing attention to the ongoing tensions surrounding Catalan independence and the failures in maintaining law and order.
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