The response to attacks on democracy is to improve people's lives. Rarely has support among the world's progressive forces, such as the alliance between Brazil and Spain, been as necessary as now.

Spain is the second main country of origin of foreign direct investments in Brazil. We were inspired by Spain for a bill, sent this week to the Brazilian Parliament, that guarantees workers' rights. We reduced Amazon deforestation by 50% and supported Spain's efforts in the fight against desertification. We are doing at the national level what we believe needs to be done at the international level.