# Lula Meets Sánchez Ahead of Spain Election

> Brazil's president visits Madrid two weeks before Spain's election to back Socialist candidate.
- Title: Lula Meets Sánchez Ahead of Spain Election · MercoPress
- Summary: Brazil's president visits Madrid two weeks before Spain's election to back Socialist candidate.
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/12/lula-to-visit-madrid-on-monday-to-meet-sanchez-two-weeks-before-spain-s-election
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's president Lula will meet Spain's prime minister Sánchez in Madrid before November 29 election to support his re-election bid.