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Lula Meets Sánchez Ahead of Spain Election
Brazil's president visits Madrid two weeks before Spain's election to back Socialist candidate.
In brief
Brazil's president visits Madrid two weeks before Spain's election to back Socialist candidate. Brazil's president Lula will meet Spain's prime minister Sánchez in Madrid before November 29 election to support his re-election bid. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Lula's Madrid Visit
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will visit Madrid on Monday, November 16, to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Election Timing
The visit occurs less than two weeks before Spain's snap general election on November 29.
Political Event
Lula will expressly back Socialist candidate Sánchez at a political event arranged by his team.
Election Context
Polls show Socialists slightly ahead but insufficient to govern with People's Party and Vox holding majority seats.
What it means
Brazil's president Lula will meet Spain's prime minister Sánchez in Madrid before November 29 election to support his re-election bid.
