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My high school has a trip to Spain planned for 4/18-4/27/03. Is there a travel advisory regarding Spain. Is there anti American sentiment in Madrid?
Yes, there are consular information sheets. If you go to http://www.attitudetravel.com/spain/ and look at the flags on the left hand side you will see that there are four links to consular travel advice on Spain from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The advice from all four governments is updated as necessary and it's a good idea to read any updates before going abroad. There are currently no specific Travel Warnings regarding Spain but it's as well to read the standard advice relating to Spain from the US and - if you have time - from the other countries. > Is there anti American sentiment in > Madrid? Certainly nothing to worry about unless you're a high ranking member of the United States government! In Spain, as in the UK, France, Germany and other countries in the EU, public sentiment is divided between those who support the Bush administration and those who oppose it. Significantly, governments and populace are not in line with each other. Jose Maria Aznar's government in Spain has swung behind Washington and alongside the UK, Spain is one of the chief coalition allies of the US. That doesn't mean that all Spaniards share Senor Aznar's convictions. But, while there are individuals who do not differentiate between the US people and the US government, those who are informed and discerning enough to be taking a stand against the Bush administration over Iraq are unlikely to be confusing the United States government with the United States people. So your party will, I am quite certain, be greeted and treated in a very warm and welcoming manner during your stay in Madrid and Spain by everyone (whether they opposed the invasion or not).
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