Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to Attend Progressive Governments Summit in Barcelona
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Friday, April 10, 2026, that she will travel to Spain next week for a high-level meeting of progressive governments. The summit, scheduled for April 18 in Barcelona, marks Sheinbaum’s first trip to Europe.
The gathering was convened by the former president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, and aims to bring together leaders from progressive administrations across Spain and Latin America. This diplomatic effort underscores a strategic alignment of left-leaning governments in the Ibero-American region.
According to official reports, Sheinbaum will meet with several key allies, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Other confirmed attendees include President Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay.
The meeting provides a platform for these leaders to coordinate policies and strengthen political ties among progressive allies in the West. By convening in Barcelona, the summit highlights the ongoing diplomatic synergy between European and Latin American leadership.
