MADRID, Spain.— The Congress of Deputies of Spain rejected the proposal promoted by the Vox parties y Popular (PP) in which it was called to condemn the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardofor not inviting your inauguration al king Philip VIhead of the Spanish State.
With 19 votes against Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and the Catalan, Basque and Galician nationalists rejected the proposal, which obtained 17 votes in favor.
Vox stance
López Obrador has been a catastrophe for Mexico: more homicides, more corruption and more power for the drug cartels.
Scheinbaum begins his mandate with the same stupid offense as his predecessor to Mexico’s own Spanish history. Spain will never apologize for its… https://t.co/qlCBVoGlRD
— Santiago Abascal 🇪🇸 (@Santi_ABASCAL) October 3, 2024
On October 3, the Vox party presented its proposal, to which it added an amendment formulated by the PP.
The intention was for the Congress of Deputies to make the following message public and official:
“As a representative of the Spanish people, and with the utmost respect for the brother people of Mexico (sic), I condemn the attitude expressed by the president (sic) of the United Mexican States, Claudia Sheinbaum, against the figure of the head of State, His Majesty. Felipe VI and, therefore, the Spanish people.”
It was also proposed to urge “the government to disapprove the presence of Spanish political representatives at the inauguration” of Claudia Sheinbaum because, according to these political organizations, it represented “an attack on the figure” of the king.
It also proposed that the government “take appropriate measures to defend the historical legacy of Spain in Mexico (sic).”
Position of the Spanish Government
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks of a diplomatic crisis with Mexico after King Felipe VI was not invited to the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum
“We find it unacceptable” pic.twitter.com/2EhHtxBMI7
— Joaquín López-Dóriga (@lopezdoriga) September 25, 2024
At the end of September, the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, established his position regarding the exclusion of the king from the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum and assured that no representative of his administration would attend the event.
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How might the rejection of the proposal affect the political landscape in Spain regarding national pride and foreign relations?
**Interview with Political Analyst Miguel Ortega on Vox’s Failed Proposal in Spain’s Congress**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Miguel. Thanks for joining us today. There was a recent vote in the Congress of Deputies where a proposal by Vox and the Popular Party to condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was rejected. Can you give us some context on this situation?
**Miguel Ortega:** Good afternoon! Yes, the proposal aimed to officially express disapproval of President Sheinbaum’s decision not to invite King Felipe VI to her inauguration. Vox and the Popular Party were advocating this condemnation as a matter of national pride and respect for the Spanish monarchy, but they faced significant opposition.
**Interviewer:** It seems that the proposal received 17 votes in favor while 19 were against it. Who were the main opposing parties, and what were their reasons?
**Miguel Ortega:** The main opposition came from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) along with the Catalan, Basque, and Galician nationalist parties. They likely viewed the proposal as unnecessary diplomatic posturing that could strain international relations with Mexico. Their stance reflects a broader view that not all political disagreements warrant official condemnation, especially relating to historical ties.
**Interviewer:** Vox leader Santiago Abascal made strong statements regarding President Sheinbaum, criticizing her for what he called an ‘offense’ to Spain’s history. How do you assess these comments in the broader political context of Spain?
**Miguel Ortega:** Abascal’s comments align with Vox’s political strategy of rallying nationalist sentiment. By framing Sheinbaum’s actions as an affront to Spain, they seek to consolidate support among right-wing voters. This perspective, however, is contentious and can alienate moderates who might see these issues in a more nuanced light.
**Interviewer:** Given the rejection of this proposal, what implications could this have for Spain-Mexico relations moving forward?
**Miguel Ortega:** The rejection could signify a desire for more diplomatic engagement rather than confrontation. It suggests that Spain is interested in maintaining a respectful and constructive relationship with Mexico, especially considering the historical ties and the large Mexican community in Spain. Open dialogue might be prioritized over politicization of historical grievances, which is a positive step for both nations.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Miguel, for your insights. It’s a complex issue, and it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the future.
**Miguel Ortega:** Thank you for having me! I look forward to watching how the relationships between these countries evolve.
