Catalan Separatist Leader Puigdemont Returns to Spain After 7 Years

Puigdemont's return defies arrest warrant, reigniting political tensions over Catalan independence.

Carles Puigdemont addressed supporters in Barcelona, criticizing Spanish authorities for persecuting separatists.
Puigdemont fled Spain in 2017 after organizing an illegal independence referendum and faces embezzlement charges.
His return challenges Spain's judicial system and complicates the formation of a new regional government.
The Supreme Court is reviewing an amnesty law that could impact Puigdemont's legal standing.
Local police have increased security measures, but Puigdemont's current whereabouts remain unknown.