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Global Leaders Unite in Barcelona to Defend Democracy

4/17/2026

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will lead gatherings in Barcelona on April 17 and 18.
The Global Progressive Mobilization aims to defend multilateralism and mobilize left-wing movements against the far right, prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.
A second event, In Defense of Democracy, is organized by the Spanish government, with attendees South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will lead gatherings in Barcelona on April 17 and 18.
The Global Progressive Mobilization aims to defend multilateralism and mobilize left-wing movements against the far right, prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies.
A second event, In Defense of Democracy, is organized by the Spanish government, with attendees South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum.