Sheinbaum and Lula leave Sánchez alone at the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid with Milei and Kast

The upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid has attracted only ten leaders, notably missing key social-democratic figures like Lula da Silva and Claudia Sheinbaum. This low attendance contrasts with previous expectations and highlights a shift towards leaders aligned with Donald Trump. Despite these absences, the Spanish government emphasizes the positive relations with Mexico and aims to foster dialogue and cooperation among Ibero-American nations. The summit is seen as an opportunity to finalize agreements and a political declaration, although the ideological divide remains evident. Delcy Rodríguez's absence is also notable, with Venezuela represented by a new foreign minister instead.