The mystery of Puigdemont’s location
Gonzalo Boye, the lawyer in charge of the defense of Carles Puigdemont, has revealed that the president in exile has left Catalonia and is in an unknown place outside the Spanish borders. In a recent interview with El Món on RAC1, Boye avoided specifying whether Puigdemont has returned to Waterloo, Belgium, following his recent public appearance in Barcelona, where he was received with honours.
Expectations of communication with citizens
Boye has stated that Puigdemont will prepare to address the population in the coming days, once he is in an environment he considers safe. Sources from Junts per Catalunya have confirmed that the communication will take place, but have not detailed when or how. ‘I’m sure he will do it’, said Boye, expressing his confidence in the pro-independence leader.
The escape after the public appearance
After his brief appearance on Passeig Lluís Companys, Puigdemont has disappeared from the radar. The Mossos d’Esquadra, with the intention of arresting him, were unable to do so and activated an operation known as ‘Gàbia’, which includes checks at several strategic points in Catalonia, including the exits from Barcelona and the border with France
Boye’s statements about Puigdemont’s intention
Boye has defended that Puigdemont’s intention was not to surrender, but to exercise his rights as president of the Generalitat. ‘He came to show that he is not afraid’, he said, stressing that the circumstances of the moment have influenced his decisions.
Situation of the general secretary of Junts, Jordi Turull
On the other hand, Boye has informed that he is aware of the location of Jordi Turull, general secretary of Junts, who has been in contact with him recently. Turull has expressed his tranquility and has shared a message of support through social networks, calling for unity for the independence cause.
Criticism of the police operation
Boye has not spared criticism towards the Department of the Interior and the Mossos d’Esquadra, denouncing the excessive use of resources in the operation to locate Puigdemont. He has pointed out that this strategy is inadequate and that the recent arrests have been illegal, as the officers involved did not commit any crime.
Uncertainty about Puigdemont’s future
Although Boye has admitted not knowing what Puigdemont’s immediate plans are, he has expressed his belief that the Amnesty Law will eventually be implemented. He has raised questions about the reasons why a warrant has not been activated against him, highlighting the contradictions in the position of the authorities.
Conclusion: A complex panorama
The current scenario surrounding Carles Puigdemont remains confusing and full of variables. The tension between Catalan politics and the Spanish authorities is palpable, and the outcome of this situation could have significant consequences for the future of the independence movement.
