Sánchez exhibe sintonía con Mamdani y reivindica su gestión económica y migratoria

Nueva York's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, hailed the lessons learned from Spanish President Pedro Sánchez's economic and migration policies. The Spanish prime minister and New York's socialist mayor met at the UN General Assembly, where they showcased their unity and advocated for progressive economic policies. Shortly before their joint appearance, they met privately with European Council President Antonio Costa and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during a joint event titled "Building an Economy for All" in Gracie Mansion.

Mamdani began the event with a quote from Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, highlighting the lessons to be drawn from Sánchez's leadership, successful emulations, and tangible improvements in the lives of people in progressive governments like Sánchez's.

Since Sánchez assumed office eight years ago, Spain's minimum wage increased from 735 euros monthly to 1,221 euros, an 61% rise. In a city that's both the richest in history and home to one in four people living in poverty, Mamdani emphasized that the measure sends a clear and powerful message that people's work, effort, and dignity matter.

He also praised Sánchez's expansion of paternity leave, efforts to recover historical memory, and commitment to the Palestinian people. The year has been excellent for both New York and Spain - the Knicks won the NBA championship, and Spain won the World Cup. Thus, it seems that progressive policies can indeed shape the future. This is precisely what the mayor emphasized today: building an economy for the majority.

Sánchez noted that for too long, people were told there was only one way to manage the economy - with growth at the cost of inequality. He stressed that Spain's past eight years have proven this belief false, demonstrating an alternative path where growth can coexist with fairness. During past crises, Spain practiced the axiom that those with more must contribute more, even as the conflict in the Middle East puts pressure on energy, trade, and household budgets.

At the heart of Sánchez's vision is the need for governments to ensure citizens have a dignified salary, affordable housing, good public services, time for families, safety, dignity, and a future.