Grant of Spanish nationality by letter of naturalization to Leopoldo López Mendoza
01 Apr 2026
Effective: 31 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Leopoldo Eduardo López Mendoza and his immediate family circle
Summary
The Spanish Government grants Spanish nationality to Venezuelan politician Leopoldo López Mendoza through a letter of naturalization. This exceptional procedure allows nationality to be granted based on extraordinary circumstances.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Real Decreto 289/2026 grants Spanish nationality by letter of naturalization to Leopoldo Eduardo López Mendoza, a well-known Venezuelan opposition figure currently in exile in Spain. The letter of naturalization is an exceptional mechanism provided for in the Código Civil that allows the Government to grant nationality…
Full official title
Real Decreto 289/2026, de 31 de marzo, por el que se concede la nacionalidad española por carta de naturaleza a don Leopoldo Eduardo López Mendoza.