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Spain and Brazil Forge Alliances Against U.S. Influence

4/18/2026

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Spain and Brazil signed multiple agreements during their first bilateral summit in Barcelona.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said cooperation should counter the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The summit includes leaders from Mexico, South Africa, Colombia, and Uruguay.
It aims to position Barcelona as a center for leftist political resistance and to address concerns over U.S. foreign policy and the war in Iran.

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Spain and Brazil signed multiple agreements during their first bilateral summit in Barcelona.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said cooperation should counter the influence of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The summit includes leaders from Mexico, South Africa, Colombia, and Uruguay.
It aims to position Barcelona as a center for leftist political resistance and to address concerns over U.S. foreign policy and the war in Iran.