Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right - Reuters
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"To be progressive is to defend a reformed multilateralism, where the rules work for everyone."
— Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva , Politician
"It’s hard for people who can’t afford eggs to be concerned about democracy."
— Neera Tanden , Executive
"It’s unimaginable to fight against the right if we can’t get closer to ordinary people."
— Isabel Allende , Politician
"The institutions are still standing, but the logic inside them is shifting."
— Mariana Mazzucato , Academic
"the far-right "wave can be stopped""
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"What we want is to talk and see if we can find a solution to strengthen the democratic process in the world, so that we don't allow any setbacks."
— Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva , Politician
"Our unity will be our strength."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
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European Council President.
Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City.
Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gabriel Zucman is a French economist known for his work on wealth inequality.
Former Senate president of Chile and daughter of Salvador Allende.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is the President of Brazil, recognized for his social policies and focus on poverty alleviation.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
Professor of economics advising governments on public investment.
Former adviser in several US administrations and director of the Center for American Progress.
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
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Thousands of leftists gathered in Barcelona to discuss strategies to counter the rise of authoritarianism and reclaim voters who have shifted rightward. The summit, led by Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, featured leaders like South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Over 6,000 progressive leaders from more than 40 countries convened in Barcelona to address the rise of far-right forces. The event, spearheaded by Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focused on reforming international organizations and forming new left-leaning alliances.
Progressive leaders from various countries convened in Barcelona to discuss strategies against the rise of far-right forces. The event, co-chaired by Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, emphasized the need for a reinforced multilateral order.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva led a meeting of leftist leaders in Barcelona, aiming to counter the threat to democracy posed by the far right. The gathering addressed issues such as income inequality and the green transition.
Thousands of leftists gathered in Barcelona to discuss strategies to counter the rise of authoritarianism and reclaim voters who have shifted rightward. The summit, led by Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, featured leaders like South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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