A Police Operative With Clear Objectives
Joan Ignasi Elena, Acting Minister of the Interior, has recently appeared to explain the actions of the Mossos d’Esquadra in relation to the arrest of the president in exile, Carles Puigdemont. According to Elena, the main purpose of the operation was the arrest of Puigdemont, the preparation of a plenum of investiture and the control of two demonstrations that were expected to be conflicting.
Report of Falsehoods and Disproportions
The councilor has defended the Mossos d’Esquadra in the face of criticism, pointing out that the accusations of disproportions in the operation are ‘unfair and false’. He stressed that the current situation requires compliance with court orders, and that, despite the controversies, the arrest warrants must remain in force.
The Amnesty Law and Its Implications
Elena has expressed that the lack of application of the Amnesty Law is an anomaly and has insisted on the need for the arrest warrants to be reviewed. His position emphasizes that regardless of one’s views on laws, they must be respected and enforced.
Unconditional Support for the Mossos
The councillor, accompanied by the general director of the Police, Pere Ferrer, has reiterated his support for the police, describing them as extraordinary and essential for Catalonia. He has asked that the police force be withdrawn from the political debate, as he considers that this does not benefit either the institution or the country.
Responsibilities and Internal Criticism
In a strong statement, the chief commissioner of the Mossos, Eduard Sallent, has criticized those agents who, in their personal lives, act as Puigdemont’s escorts, describing these actions as unacceptable. Sallent emphasized that these behaviors put their colleagues in difficulties and that the Mossos should not be a police force that acts for patriotic reasons.
Citizen Security as a Priority
Sallent explained that the operation was designed to guarantee the safety of citizens and the proper functioning of institutions. He acknowledged that the social alarm generated by the disappearance of Puigdemont during a public event had required an immediate response.
A Future of Political Tension
The political climate in Catalonia continues to be tense, with the shadow of controversies over independence and police actions marking day-to-day life. The response of the authorities to situations like that of Puigdemont is a reflection of the complex dynamics currently experienced in the territory.