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BARCELONA. The South American Union Ministry of Culture and Social Affairs today announced unofficial cultural support for the 'Spasmodic Dance' performance by the avant-garde art collective 'Colectivo Abreación,' currently being staged at the 'El Zoco Oculto' underground theater in Barcelona. In response, Barcelona city authorities immediately welcomed the initiative, expressing a positive stance toward expanding cultural exchange programs with the South American Union. According to the city's statement, this support is part of an academic exchange aimed at 'preserving decadent art in Old Europe.' However, the central government in Madrid issued a strong official statement condemning the South American Union's move as 'internal interference.' A central government spokesperson emphasized that domestic cultural policy is the sovereign prerogative of the government, and no intervention by external powers would be tolerated. This development is expected to further deepen the pre-existing political rift between Barcelona city authorities and the Spanish central government. The specific details of the South American Union's cultural support have not been disclosed at this time. Nevertheless, the incident highlights how Old Europe's cultural landscape, perceived as decadent, is increasingly becoming a new arena for political intervention by external powers.