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Spain and Brazil hold their first bilateral summit in Barcelona to lead the connection between the EU and Mercosur
The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, and the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, celebrated the first Spain-Brazil Summit in Barcelona on April 17, 2026, consolidating a strategic alliance in critical minerals, technology and ecological transition.
Featured Interview
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Camila Bruckschen: "Mass regularization of immigrants in Spain: what is the ethical limit in the use of AI to approve or deny applications?"Camila Bruckschen, founder of CB ASESORIA, analyzes the extraordinary regularization process that will take place from April 16 to June 30, where almost 750.000 applications are expected, and questions the role of Artificial Intelligence. |
Strategic News
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Lagarde warns about the impact of the energy crisis and geopolitical tensions on European growthAt the 53rd meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, Christine Lagarde warned that tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine will raise inflation and slow the euro's growth to 0,9% this year. |
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The eurozone is projected to have a trade surplus of €11.500 billion in February 2026.Driven by machinery and vehicles, the positive balance reverses the deficit of January and consolidates the recovery despite a 6,7% year-on-year drop in exports. |
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South Africa and Spain strengthen their economic alliance to diversify trade and attract strategic investmentsSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa led a key business meeting in Madrid to strengthen ties, seeking to diversify trade flows and promote investments in energy and infrastructure. |
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Lula promotes a new era of trade collaboration between Spain and Brazil in BarcelonaBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the Spanish government strengthened their economic ties to boost investment, taking advantage of the imminent entry into force of the EU-Mercosur agreement. |
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Spain and Mauritania consolidate their strategic alliance by promoting major transport projectsMauritania's Minister of Equipment and Transport, Ely Ould El Veirik, presented infrastructure tenders in Spain to attract investment and strengthen bilateral cooperation. |
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Eurostat confirms the excellence and reliability of investment and balance of payments statistics in the EUThe annual report confirms that member states comply with IMF standards, ensuring transparency for investors and reflecting a solid foundation for the community economy. |
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The Madrid Chamber of Commerce is promoting the internationalization of Madrid-based companies in Hungary in the face of the new economic cycle.The Chamber has designed a strategic roadmap so that Madrid's business community can capitalize on the growing business opportunities in this important Central European market. |
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Andalucía TRADE promotes the internationalization of the agricultural support industry in the Peruvian marketThe public agency organized a trade mission to Peru to connect ten Andalusian companies with more than 40 local importers and boost exports in the sector. |
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Asturex promotes the internationalization of 34 Asturian companies at the Salón Gourmets 2026Asturex led the participation of Asturian agri-food companies at IFEMA Madrid, facilitating their access to international markets and global distribution channels. |
Events
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Monday, April 20, 2026 Spain – Azerbaijan Business MeetingThe official visit of a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan, headed by its Deputy Minister of Economy, will serve as a central focus to boost trade. |
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Multiple Dates – April 2026 Advanced Customs Management 2026The training initiative, consisting of four practical sessions, aims to prepare companies for accelerated digitalization and new European controls. |
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Tunisia: Business and Investment OpportunitiesThe Madrid Chamber of Commerce is analyzing investment opportunities in Tunisia, a market that acts as a strategic partner of the European Union. |
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Current Overview of AlgeriaThe Valencia Chamber of Commerce is organizing a key conference to explore the economic landscape of Algeria and export strategies in the North African market. |
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 DHL Health Logistics SummitDHL's five divisions in Spain are joining forces to address the logistical challenges of the pharmaceutical and medical industry in the face of the rise of digital health. |
Companies around the world
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Iberdrola accelerates its international activity with a 10% increase in distributed energyThe multinational energy company is accelerating its electrification strategy with a record investment in networks, managing to distribute more than 68.600 GWh until March. |
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The Alonso brand showcases its logistical strength and global network potential at the Intermodal South America trade fair.The holding company Grupo Alonso has consolidated its presence in the Latin American market after its participation in the 30th edition of Intermodal South America in São Paulo. |
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