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AP photographer on how ex-Catalan leader returned to Spain, and then fled again after 7 years abroad | AP News

AP photographer on how ex-Catalan leader returned to Spain, and then fled again after 7 years abroad | AP News

Seven years have passed since Catalan independence leader and former president Carles Puigdemont fled justice by taking refuge abroad to avoid jail after organizing an independence referendum in the Spanish northern region. Today we saw him in Barcelona. I joined him amidst the chaos and surprise of the crowd, as he walked to the stage, and photographed him addressing a cheering crowd. (AP video by Emilio Morenatti)

Seven years have passed since Catalan independence leader and former president Carles Puigdemont fled justice by taking refuge abroad to avoid jail after organizing an independence referendum in the Spanish northern region. Today we saw him in Barcelona. I joined him amidst the chaos and surprise of the crowd, as he walked to the stage, and photographed him addressing a cheering crowd. (AP video by Emilio Morenatti)