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 political divide in Spain influence future proposals related to international condemnation or support of foreign leaders?
**Short Interview with Dr. Maria Luisa Garcia, Political Analyst**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Garcia. There’s been significant political tension following the Congress of Deputies’ recent rejection of a proposal to condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. What are your thoughts on this situation?
**Dr. Garcia:** Thank you for having me. This is an interesting development in Spanish-Mexican relations. The rejection of the proposal reflects the complex political landscape in Spain. It seems that many parties, especially the PSOE and various nationalist factions, want to avoid unnecessary diplomatic friction with Mexico.
**Editor:** Vox and the Popular Party were quite vocal in their criticism. What drives their stance on Ms. Sheinbaum’s absence at King Felipe VI’s inauguration?
**Dr. Garcia:** Vox’s leadership, particularly Santiago Abascal, has used this issue to frame their narrative about Mexico, tapping into broader sentiments regarding cultural identity and historical grievances. Their criticism isn’t merely about this particular event, but it’s a part of a larger strategy to assert national pride and challenge perceived slights against Spanish heritage.
**Editor:** The amendment proposed by the PP was indeed aimed at condemning Sheinbaum. What implications does this rejection hold for future Spanish policy towards Latin America, particularly with Mexico?
**Dr. Garcia:** This rejection could suggest a cautious approach moving forward. Parties like PSOE may prioritize diplomatic relations over nationalist sentiments. They are likely aware that antagonizing Mexico might impact valuable trade and cultural relations. The dynamics are delicate; they must balance internal political pressures with maintaining positive foreign relations.
**Editor:** In light of this rejection, how do you see the repercussions on public sentiment in Spain regarding international relations?
**Dr. Garcia:** There is a divided sentiment among the populace. While nationalist factions may rally behind Vox’s rhetoric, many Spaniards value diplomacy and cultural ties with Latin America, seeing Mexico as a sister nation. This could breed deeper discussions about how Spain navigates its historical connections and contemporary diplomatic challenges in the future.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Garcia, for your insights into this evolving situation.
**Dr. Garcia:** My pleasure. Thank you.
