Tag: Pedro Sanchez

• Friday, April 17th 2026 - 21:49 UTC

  Lula and Sanchez seal progressive alliance in Barcelona and call for front against global far right

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday cemented a political alliance in Barcelona between the European and Latin American left against the advance of the far right on both continents. At the first bilateral Spain-Brazil summit, held at the Pedralbes Palace with military honors and the participation of roughly ten ministers from each side, both leaders displayed total alignment and signed a series of cooperation agreements.

• Wednesday, April 15th 2026 - 02:30 UTC

  Orsi to meet Sanchez, Sheinbaum and Ramaphosa in Barcelona at multilateralism summit

  

  Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi will travel to Barcelona on Friday to attend the fourth “Democracy Always” summit, a gathering of 19 heads of state convened by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, where the Uruguayan leader will focus his remarks on “the value of multilateralism,” according to Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin.

• Tuesday, March 3rd 2026 - 23:36 UTC

  Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Spain after base refusal tied to Iran strikes

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to impose a total trade embargo on Spain after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government refused to allow the use of the Rota and Morón bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran.

• Monday, January 19th 2026 - 10:21 UTC

  Spain: High-speed train derailment in Córdoba kills at least 39

  

  At least 39 people were killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday afternoon near the town of Adamuz, in southern Spain, marking one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in recent years.

• Thursday, August 14th 2025 - 10:36 UTC

  Orsi to visit Europe for meetings with Pope Leo XIV, European leaders, and EU officials

  

  Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi will travel in October to Rome, Madrid, and Brussels for an official tour that will include meetings with Pope Leo XIV, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and King Felipe VI.

• Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Santiago Summit: Leaders agree that democracy is under threat

  

  Progressive leaders convened in Santiago de Chile Monday at the “Democracy Forever” event hosted by President Gabriel Boric Font, during which they concurred on the importance of strengthening multilateralism in a world facing “deep uncertainty.” This summit was a continuation of the “In defense of democracy: fighting extremism” initiative, previously held during the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

• Wednesday, July 9th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Progressive leaders' Summit in Santiago announced

  

  Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font will host a “High-Level Meeting Democracy Forever” Summit on July 21 at the Palacio de la Moneda in Santiago with fellow progressive Presidents Yamandú Orsi (Uruguay), Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazil), and Gustavo Petro (Colombia), in addition to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

• Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 17:41 UTC

  World leaders pay tribute to José Mujica, remembering his legacy of humility

  

  World leaders from across Latin America and beyond have paid tribute to former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away at the age of 89, remembering him as a global symbol of humility, social justice, and unwavering principles.

• Thursday, May 23rd 2024 - 19:17 UTC

  Lula says recognition of Palestine's statehood “a historic decision”

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Wednesday's recognition of Palestine's statehood by Spain, Ireland, and Norway was a “historic decision,” Agencia Brasil reported Thursday. The South American leader also said that the measure will have a positive effect on efforts to find peace in the Middle East.

• Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 23:03 UTC

  Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognize Palestine's statehood

  

  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Wednesday announced that his country would be recognizing Palestine's statehood as of May 28. In addition to Spain, Norway and the Republic of Ireland will be adopting the same stance. It was the Socialist leader's second bold diplomatic move this week after pulling Madrid's Ambassador María Jesús Alonso Jiménez from Buenos Aires. Of the 193 United Nations member states, 143 have recognized an independent state of Palestine, including China and Russia.