Lula to Back Sánchez in Spain’s Snap Elections
Brazil’s Lula supports Spain’s Sánchez ahead of November 29 snap elections.
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Brazil’s socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to travel to Spain next week to endorse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s campaign ahead of the November 29 snap elections, according to Spanish and Brazilian media reports. The visit, expected to take place on November 16, comes as polls suggest the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) may face challenges in the upcoming vote.
Lula’s International Outreach
Lula, who was recently reelected for a fourth term in Brazil, will hold a bilateral meeting with Sánchez at the La Moncloa Palace in Madrid. Spanish outlets reported that Lula’s visit is part of a broader international trip, including stops in the Philippines and Turkey. His Brazilian leftist lawmaker André Janones, known for his social media strategies that helped secure Lula’s 2026 victory, will accompany him on the tour.
Despite the PSOE’s current poll struggles, Sánchez has expressed confidence in a “comeback” for the Spanish socialists, citing Lula’s reelection and the U.S. midterm election results as potential rallying points. However, Spanish government sources have denied claims that Janones is advising the Sánchez campaign, stating that he is not formally involved in the election strategy.
Political Landscape in Spain
Spain’s snap elections, which have a two-week campaign period starting on Thursday, are expected to see the center-right People’s Party (PP) and the anti-mass migration VOX party gain a strong majority. Polls indicate that these parties could form a new coalition government. Sánchez, who has been in power since 2018, remains optimistic about the PSOE’s chances, despite the current political climate.
As the election approaches, the international support for Sánchez, including from Lula, highlights the ongoing alignment between leftist leaders in Brazil and Spain. This cooperation underscores the growing influence of socialist movements in both countries, even amid domestic political challenges.
Source: Breitbart
