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Spanish judge demands explanations over Puigdemont's escape
Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont (C) arrives to address supporters in Barcelona, Spain, 08 August 2024.
A top Spanish judge demanded explanations Friday from police and government officials as to how fugitive Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont was able to return to Spain despite a pending arrest warrant and vanish again.