“Fugitive Former CEO Carlos Puigdemont Announces Bid for Catalonia’s Regional Elections Despite Exile”

Former CEO of Catalonia, Carlos Puigdemont, announces his candidacy for the upcoming regional elections in Catalonia. Puigdemont, who fled the region in 2017, aims to organize Catalonia’s self-determination. He made the announcement in France, where he is currently residing. The Spanish government’s repression of the Catalans is cited as his motivation.