Carles Puigdemont
Catalan politician and former president
Born
December 29th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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A prominent Catalan politician and journalist, served as the President of Catalonia from 2016 to 2017. Focused on advocating for Catalan independence from Spain, leading significant political movements during this period. After a controversial independence referendum in October 2017, faced legal challenges and fled to Belgium to avoid prosecution. Continued to engage in politics from abroad, influencing discussions surrounding Catalan autonomy and governance.
Served as President of Catalonia
Advocated for Catalan independence
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