The current political scene and the figure of Puigdemont
With the imminent start of the investiture plenum of Salvador Illa as president of the Generalitat, the figure of Carles Puigdemont is once again the focus of attention. The former president, who promised his return at the time of the convening of this session, is now at the gates of a new political chapter.
Active arrest warrant and legal implications
Puigdemont faces an arrest warrant issued by judge Pablo Llarena, who has decided to keep his national arrest active due to the refusal to grant amnesty for embezzlement. This decision implies that, if the leader of Junts per Catalunya returned to Spain, he would be arrested immediately.
Police arrest procedures and protocols
According to the latest information, the Mossos d’Esquadra are preparing for a possible arrest of Puigdemont. Only the intendants and commissioners would be authorized to carry out this operation, with the aim of minimizing the media impact and avoiding any situation of public spectacle.
Place of arrest and subsequent scenarios
In the event that the arrest is carried out, the police authorities prefer that it be carried out outside Barcelona to avoid a large influx of media and citizens. After the arrest, there are two possibilities: the immediate transfer to Madrid to testify before Llarena or to go through the guard court first.
Previous experiences and historical context
This is not the first time that the Mossos have planned the arrest of Puigdemont. During the trial for sedition in the National Court, the possibility of an arrest warrant was considered in case of a Unilateral Declaration of Independence (DUI), thus demonstrating the continuity of the tension between the Spanish authorities and the independence leaders.
Final reflections on the future of Puigdemont
With the arrival of the key moment for Catalan politics, the situation of Carles Puigdemont is presented as a determining factor. His possible arrest may have significant repercussions in the political landscape, both in Catalonia and in the rest of Spain, opening a new debate on the relationship between autonomy and the state.