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MADRID. The Spanish government has today rejected a proposal from the South American Union (SAU) to dispatch a "port management technical advisory group" to Barcelona, citing concerns over food shortages. The SAU had proposed sending the advisory group to support efficient port operations and stabilize food supplies, reportedly including an emergency food aid program denominated in SUR. However, the Spanish government officially announced its rejection, viewing the proposal as interference in its internal affairs and a violation of national sovereignty.Meanwhile, Barcelona city authorities, grappling with weeks of delayed food distribution and rising prices, have adopted a different stance towards the SAU's proposal. The Mayor's Office in Barcelona stated its priority is the preservation of civilian lives and announced that the SAU's offer is currently under consideration as "one of all available options." This highlights a visible divergence of opinion between the central government and local authorities regarding the response to the escalating humanitarian crisis.The SAU had previously expressed grave concern over the escalating unrest in Barcelona, and this proposal is widely seen as part of its efforts to expand influence over its former colonial power.