United States - Spain Council

04/07/2026

Meet the 2026 Young Leaders cohort 🇺🇸🇪🇸 A dynamic group of leaders bringing fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to strengthening U.S.–Spain ties.
Next stop: Madrid & Palma de Mallorca ✈️

Follow along as their journey begins.

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Presentamos a la cohorte de Young Leaders 2026 🇺🇸🇪🇸

Un grupo dinámico de líderes que aporta nuevas perspectivas, ideas ambiciosas y un compromiso compartido con el fortalecimiento de las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y España.

Próxima parada: Madrid y Palma de Mallorca ✈️

Sigue su recorrido.

10/31/2024

La trágica pérdida de vidas, hogares y medios de subsistencia en toda España pesa profundamente mientras el país enfrenta las consecuencias de sus peores inundaciones en un siglo. La alianza entre Estados Unidos y España sigue siendo sólida, basada en la compasión y la resiliencia, especialmente en tiempos difíciles. 🇪🇸 🤝 🇺🇸

10/31/2024

The tragic loss of lives, homes, and livelihoods across Spain weighs heavily as the country faces the aftermath of its worst floods in a century. The U.S.-Spain partnership remains strong, grounded in compassion and resilience, especially in times of hardship. 🇪🇸 🤝 🇺🇸

07/13/2024

Thank you Ambassador Reynoso for your inspiring leadership as the US Ambassador to Spain. We are incredibly grateful of your support of the US Spain Council and we look forward to your next chapter! US Embassy Madrid

12/26/2023

Apply Now! Applications are due by January 26th.
(Participants must be between 30 – 45)

Applications are now open for the 2024 Young Leaders Program. The program will take place from April 6th to April 13th. Participants will visit Seville and Madrid to learn about Spain's society, culture, economy, and politics. The aim is to foster a better understanding between Spain and the United States. Please share with your network. 🇺🇸🤝🇪🇸

To learn more and access the application visit

Bringing young American leaders to Spain with the goal of familiarizing them with the social, cultural, economic, and political realities of contemporary Spain.

09/05/2023

Governor Richardson was an icon a leader, and a friend to the USSC, he was our former Honorary Chairman, it is with great sadness we send our deepest condolences to his wife Barbara and family. RIP Governor.

05/08/2023

¡Enhorabuena! We were finally able to celebrate Ambassador Reynoso's appointment. Thanks to all the Members, Young Leaders, and Friends of the Council that joined us. Senator Ben Ray Luján US Embassy Madrid Fundación Consejo España - EE.UU.

02/28/2023

📣ANNOUNCING:

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Young Leaders Program Cohort.

10 young professionals will travel to Madrid & Barcelona for a week-long cultural immersion program. They will also participate in meetings with Spanish leaders in government & business as well as with fellow young Spanish professionals.

On behalf of the US Spain Council and the Fundación Consejo España - EE.UU. Congratulations 2023 Young Leaders!

10/05/2022

Earlier today, Friend of the US Spain Council, Ambassador Julissa Reynoso, and the met with the founder of Barcelona Chocolate, Santiago Corral

09/30/2022

Thank you to all those that joined us at this week’s reception in Washington, DC celebrating our new Honorary Chair Senator Ben Ray Luján. We appreciated having a number of Board Members and United States - Spain Council Alumni. Special thanks to Ambassador Santiago Cabanas (Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación de España) and Ambassador Alan D. Solomont, the former U.S. ambassador to & . It’s always a pleasure to host such distinguished guests, including previous U.S. - Spain Council Honorary Chairs Congressman Joaquin Castro, Tim Kaine & Senator Bob Menendez, Rep. Linda Sánchez, and United States - Spain Council Board Members Janet Murguía (UnidosUS), Nora Friend (Talgo), Juan Carlos Iturregui (Milan Americas LLC& Vice-Chair of Inter-American Foundation), and Marisa Moret (Airbnb).

09/30/2022

Please help us welcome Senator Ben Ray Luján, the new Honorary Chair of the United States - Spain Council. Thank you to previous U.S. - Spain Council Honorary Chairs Congressman Joaquin Castro, Tim Kaine & Senator Bob Menendez along with United States - Spain Council Board Member Janet Murguía for co-hosting a special reception in our nation’s capital of as we celebrate the new Honorary Chair of this historic, bilateral organization. We look forward to working with our sister organization and counterpart in , Fundación Consejo España - EE.UU., to strengthen the relationships between our two nations.