Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 6:02:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 1:02:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 1:02:16 AM UTC

Lula to visit Madrid to meet Sánchez before Spain’s election

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to visit Madrid and meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ahead of Spain’s snap general election. The excerpt says it will be Lula’s first visit to Spain since winning Brazil’s election.

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The visit brings Brazil’s president and Spain’s prime minister together shortly before Spain’s election.

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MercoPress UK Lula to visit Madrid on Monday to meet Sánchez, two weeks before Spain’s election

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