Spain | Restoring Friendship

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Security Classification: Private and Secure
To: Benjamin Valentine Sinclair < Odinson >
Cc: Luke Adams < Department of State >
From: Juan Carlos Mascarenas
Subject: Restoring Friendship
Type: DIPLOMATIC CABLE

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Dear Mr President,

I extend to you the warmest greetings on behalf of the government and people of Spain. It is with a sincere spirit of goodwill and mutual respect that I write to propose an official visit to the United States of America and/or the Kingdom of Spain, aimed at restoring and revitalizing the friendship between our two nations.

I understand though there may have been recent strains in our diplomatic ties due to previous administrations, I am confident that we can look to the future with optimism and a shared determination to rebuild trust and collaboration.

An official visit would provide a meaningful opportunity for direct dialogue, reaffirming our commitment to peaceful relations and mutual understanding. It would also serve as a platform to identify new avenues for cooperation—in trade, security, climate initiatives and education.

I respectfully request your consideration in extending an invitation for this visit at a time convenient to your administration. My government and I are committed to engaging in constructive discussions and taking tangible steps to strengthen the ties that unite our nations. I look forward to hearing from you in the nearest future!

Warmest Regards,
Juan Carlos Mascarenas
Prime Minister, Kingdom of Spain

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THE WHITE HOUSE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Juan Carlos Mascarenas, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain ( JamieA )​

FROM: Benjamin V. Sinclair, President of the United States of America

Prime Minister,

Thank you for candid message. At the moment I am entertaining the Australia delegation for an Official Visit in Washington, so I am unable to grant your request for an Official Visit. However, I am glad to hear that your administration is interested in restarting the relationship between the United States and Spain. With your blessing, I would like to have Esteban De Leon continue to serve as the United States Ambassador to Spain. If you accept, we could set up a meeting between Ambassador De Leon and you as soon as possible to discuss the matters that you have brought up.​

Respectfully,

Benjamin V. Sinclair
President of the United States
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[JamieA]

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Security Classification: Private and Secure
To: Benjamin Valentine Sinclair < Odinson >
Cc: Luke Adams < Department of State >
From: Juan Carlos Mascarenas
Subject: Restoring Friendship
Type: DIPLOMATIC CABLE

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Dear Mr President,

Thank you for your kind and timely response. I fully understand that you are attending to other important matters and wish to reaffirm our continued readiness to receive Ambassador De Leon as the representative of the United States to the Kingdom of Spain. We would be pleased to welcome him at his earliest convenience. I look forward to the continued strengthening of the ties of friendship between our nations.

Warmest Regards,
Juan Carlos Mascarenas
Prime Minister, Kingdom of Spain

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© Spain​

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Private​

Ambassador Esteban De Leon continued to man his post at the American Embassy in Madrid along with his staff and the other members of the embassy. The State Department securely informed the ambassador that he was to continue representing the United States to Spain, and that the Spanish Prime Minister may want to meet with him soon. Ambassador De Leon's office reached out to the office of the Prime Minister and offered to set up a visit if the prime minister wished to see him. As the chief representative of the United States to Spain, the ambassador would of course be willing to meet with the prime minister if he so wished.

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When Ambassador De Leon reached out to the Prime Minister’s office, the response was swift. Without delay, the Prime Minister personally arranged for a car to be sent to the U.S. embassy, ensuring the American delegation would be brought to the government headquarters within a timely manner.

Inside the conference room, preparations were already underway. The Spanish and American flags stood tall, draped over elegant gold posts, a quiet but powerful symbol of diplomacy. The Prime Minister and his closest advisors assembled, reviewing notes and exchanging a few final words before the guests arrived.

Elsewhere in the building, a press room was being readied. Local journalists filtered in, camera crews adjusted their angles, and the hum of anticipation grew. The plan was later that day, the Spanish Prime Minister and the U.S. Ambassador to give a joint press release on the new founding friendship between the two grand nations.

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Private​

Ambassador De Leon gathered some documents in his suitcase and took the Spanish vehicle sent to the American Embassy along with a couple of senior members of his staff. He was wearing a dark blue suit and midnight-blue tie. His brown hair was slicked back and his teeth were pearly white. The ambassador looked over some final documents from the State Department as the vehicle was in route to meet with the Spanish Prime Minister. The relationship between Spain and the United States had been strained since the incident involving Puerto Rico and also the incident in the Oval Office involving the Spanish Ambassador.

JamieA

 

[JamieA]

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Spanish Prime Minister Juan Carlos Mascarenas stood outside the Moncloa Palace, awaiting the arrival of the U.S. delegation. As the official vehicle approached, he adjusted his burgundy tie and cleared his throat with a discreet cough. Moments later, two Civil Guards stepped forward, opening the rear door to allow the American Ambassador and his staff to exit.

Standing tall, Prime Minister Mascarenas extended his hand with a firm, diplomatic gesture. "Welcome, Mr. Ambassador, to the Moncloa Palace" he said warmly. "I trust the Madrid traffic wasn’t too much of a burden?[/i]"

He paused to allow the Ambassador a moment to respond, then turned slightly and motioned for the delegation to follow him inside the palace. "Firstly I'd like to formally apologise on behalf of the Spanish Administration and the Spanish people of the attitude and the behaviour of the previous administration. This isn't something we aspire to do, I do hope this meeting will allow us to put the past experiences behind us and put a foot forward into continuing to grow the relations between our two fine nations"

Prime Minister Mascarenas paused briefly as he opened the door to the prepared conference room. Inside, a carefully arranged selection of Spanish and American refreshments awaited the delegation. With a courteous gesture, he invited the American party to take their seats.

“Please, help yourselves to the refreshments,” he said, offering a polite smile. “Is there anything you’d like to raise before we begin?”

He gave them a moment, then took his seat at the head of the table. Unbuttoning his blazer, he opened a notebook, ready to take notes alongside his advisors seated nearby.

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"I could sit in traffic all day in Madrid and still be happier than an hour of traffic in New York," De Leon said to the Prime Minister with a genuine smile on his face. De Leon nodded at the prime minister's apology, though he didn't say anything in response as it was an awkward diplomatic incident that occurred years ago which the United States still did not have a solid understanding of. The Kingdom of Spain, a nation that could be trusted since the beginning of the Cold War, suddenly demanded out of nowhere that Puerto Rico of all places be returned to Spanish rule... It was still considered a diplomatic quagmire that American political scientists were pondering over.

De Leon, who was a closeted alcoholic, poured himself a double serving of whatever wine was available into a glass and then took a seat as he was invited to do so.

"Quite honestly," De Leon said, before taking a sip of wine, "I am interested to hear what you would like to discuss, Prime Minister. I am sure what I would like to bring up can wait," he said with a genuine smile.

De Leon's chief of staff took a seat as well and was taking detailed notes, but he was sure to leave out the fact that De Leon was drinking.

JamieA

 

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Prime Minister Mascarenas chuckled at the remark about New York traffic. As he readjusted himself in his chair, he said,

"Naturally, the first item on my agenda is education. The United States is home to some of the world’s finest universities, just as Spain is. I believe it would be mutually beneficial if we could reach an agreement on educational cooperation. We value the education of the younger generation, as what we do shapes the future for them!"

He paused as an advisor quietly slid a document across the table. Mascarenas took it, gave it a quick glance, and then passed it to the American Ambassador with a measured nod.

Educational Cooperation

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Bilateral Agreement on Educational Collaboration Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Spain​

Preamble
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain (hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”),
Recognizing the importance of education in strengthening mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and long-term partnership between their peoples,
Affirming their commitment to fostering global citizenship, bilingualism, and intercultural competence, have agreed as follows:

Article I – Objectives
- The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a framework for enhanced educational collaboration between the Parties, with a focus on:
Student and Teacher Mobility
- Bilingual and Multicultural Education
- Joint Educational Initiatives and Capacity Building

Article II – Student Mobility
The Parties shall encourage and support the reciprocal exchange of students at the secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels through scholarships, exchange programs, and credit-recognized academic mobility.

Priority shall be given to:
- Programs in language and cultural studies, STEM, education, and international relations.
- Underrepresented and low-income students to ensure equitable access.

Student mobility programs shall include short-term, semester, and year-long exchanges, with streamlined visa support and academic recognition.

Article III – Teacher and Educator Exchange
The Parties shall promote the temporary exchange of teachers, lecturers, and educational administrators to foster professional development and intercultural pedagogy.

Programs may include:
- Visiting teacher schemes (e.g., Spanish teachers in U.S. dual-language schools and vice versa).
- Joint curriculum development workshops and pedagogical innovation labs.
- Bilingual teacher certification and training programs.

Article IV – Bilingual and Multicultural Education
The Parties shall cooperate in expanding bilingual education, particularly through:
- Support for dual-language and immersion programs in both countries.
- Co-development of bilingual teaching materials and digital resources.
- Exchange of expertise on curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in bilingual settings.

The Parties shall also promote multicultural education by:
- Including diverse cultural narratives in education systems.
- Hosting joint cultural festivals, educational conferences, and student competitions.

Article V – Implementation and Oversight
A Joint Commission on Educational Cooperation shall be established within six (6) months of this Agreement coming into force. It will:
- Oversee implementation of this Agreement.
- Monitor progress and facilitate coordination among relevant stakeholders.

The Commission shall include representatives from both governments, public and private educational institutions, and relevant civil society organizations.

Article VI – Funding and Support
The Parties shall endeavor to provide funding, scholarships, logistical support, and institutional capacity building to ensure effective implementation.

Support may also be sought from international organizations, public-private partnerships, and philanthropic sources.

Article VII – Duration and Termination
This Agreement shall enter into force upon signature and shall remain in effect for a period of ten (10) years, renewable by mutual consent.

Either Party may terminate the Agreement by providing six (6) months’ written notice to the other Party.

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Copy of the agreement will be in English and Spanish, both texts being equally authentic.

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For the Government of the United States of America:
[Name, Title]
For the Government of the Kingdom of Spain:
[Name, Title]

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