Last minute news from the Ibero-American Summit, live | Sánchez calls for unity in the face of "withdrawal and unilateralism"
The Government President greets Milei coldly upon his arrival at the meeting | The King requests that the leaders "stick to the score" so that the music of the summit sounds "harmonic" despite the different instruments | Ibero-American leaders seek more influence amid marked ideological differences
The final day of the Iberoamerican Summit has begun in Madrid, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urging unity against "retreat and unilateralism" in a world increasingly divided. Out of the 22 leaders from across the continent, only 10 are present, aiming to reinvigorate their global influence. Sánchez greeted his Argentine counterpart, ultradirective Javier Milei, with a cordial handshake, despite the chilly atmosphere.
King Felipe VI called for the attending leaders to adhere to the agenda to ensure the summit's music sounds harmonious, despite the different instruments. Among the 22 delegations, there are significant absences, especially from the progressive side: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are notably absent.
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