Lula and Sheinbaum's no-show leaves Sánchez without a lifeline when he needs it most

The Ibero-American Summit in Spain will see participation from ten leaders, including Spain, but notable absences include Brazil's Lula and Mexico's Sheinbaum. Despite efforts from the Spanish government and King Felipe VI to boost attendance, only a fraction of expected leaders will be present. The summit aims to strengthen ties among Ibero-American countries, but the absence of key figures raises concerns. Other countries will be represented by foreign ministers, and Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez will not attend, sending a newly appointed foreign minister instead. The Spanish government remains optimistic about the summit's outcomes despite these setbacks.