Catalonia's Puigdemont: Violence has never been an option for us

In an exclusive interview with Belgium's RBTF television, Catalonia's deposed president, Carles Puigdemont, said that violence had never been an option for them.

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I haven't fled Spain, but it is impossible to prepare well for my defense there.

What we want from Spain is recognition, respect. 

Haven't met with Belgian officials yet.