Madrid was the scene of a significant meeting-colloquium organized by the Spanish Federation of Women Managers, Executives, Professionals and Businesswomen (FEDEPE), which brought together around thirty business leaders with the ambassador Angels Moreno Bau, the first woman to hold Spain's diplomatic post in the United StatesUnder the title "Spain and the USA: shared perspectives on major global challenges", the day unfolded in an atmosphere of closeness and deep reflection.
During the event, Moreno Bau showed himself optimistic about the growing importance of Spanish in North America, projecting that by 2026 the population of Latin American origin will reach 111 million people. The ambassador addressed several key issues, from the challenges faced by Spanish companies exporting to the United States to the visa situation for university students, as well as the urgent need to advance gender equality and the transformative impact of female leadership in the global political sphere.
Ana BujaldonThe president of FEDEPE highlighted that "careers like that of Ángeles Moreno Bau are a true inspiration for the more than 27.000 female executives, entrepreneurs, and self-employed women who make up FEDEPE throughout Spain." Bujaldón also highlighted the federation's commitment to the international projection, evidenced by its annual participation in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and the creation of collaborative networks with platforms in Latin America and Europe to consolidate rights and promote equality.
Regarding the university environment, the Spanish diplomat pointed out that, in the face of the uncertainty in visa granting, Spain and Europe can offer not only welcome, but also promote innovative research projects that make a difference in European academia.
Moreno Bau underlined the crucial importance of the transatlantic relationship in the current global context and recalled Spain's prominent role in the US War of Independence, the 250th anniversary of which will be commemorated next year with significant participation from our country.
One of the most striking moments of the colloquium was the ambassador's firm statement in Washington: "If there were more women in high-level decision-making positions, there would be many fewer wars"With this phrase, Moreno Bau asserted the essential role of women as agents of peace and social transformationThe dialogue also deepened relations with Latin America and the United States, as well as the problems of deportations and pressure on the migrant population.
The ambassador highlighted the importance of meetings like the FEDEPE event for "sharing analyses, building collaborative networks, and strengthening mutual trust between Spain and the United States within a women's organization like FEDEPE," emphasizing the need for a open and permanent dialogue to address global challenges through cooperation and a shared vision. Moreno Bau expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to participate in a forum that, in her words, "highlights the contribution of women to society and fosters understanding between different sectors and perspectives."
Finally, Moreno Bau shared his analysis of military spending within the framework of NATO and the trade relationship between Europe and the United States under the Trump administration, marked by the tense negotiation of tariffs. He emphasized that Transatlantic trade "generates more than 4.400 billion euros daily in products and supports around 3,5 million jobs in the US,” underlining the strategic importance of maintaining and strengthening economic and political ties between both regions in an international scenario of growing uncertainty.
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