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 Santiago Abascal’s rhetoric affect the future relationship between Spain and Mexico?
**Interview with Dr. María González, Political Analyst and Expert on Spanish-Latin American Relations**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. González. The recent rejection by the Congress of Deputies of Spain to condemn President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has sparked considerable discussion. Can you provide us with your perspective on why this proposal was put forward by Vox and PP?
**Dr. González:** Absolutely, and thank you for having me. The motion presented by Vox and the Popular Party was largely fueled by a growing sentiment within parts of Spanish politics that seeks to reassert Spain’s historical significance in Latin America. They view Sheinbaum’s omission of King Felipe VI at her inauguration as a slight not just to the monarchy, but to Spanish heritage itself. Vox, in particular, has positioned itself as a defender of national pride, and they see this as part of a broader cultural narrative.
**Editor:** Yet, the proposal was rejected decisively. What does that indicate about the current political climate in Spain?
**Dr. González:** The rejection indicates a divide in Spanish politics. The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and various nationalist parties recognized that condemning Sheinbaum could escalate tensions between Spain and Mexico unnecessarily. They prioritize diplomatic relations over what they might perceive as political grandstanding. It also sends a message that they do not support the Vox narrative that tends to sensationalize historical grievances.
**Editor:** Vox leader Santiago Abascal has made strong statements regarding the Mexican president’s actions. How do you view his influence on this situation?
**Dr. González:** Santiago Abascal is leveraging this moment to rally support among his base, appealing to sentiments of nationalism and historical grievance. His comments reflect a broader strategy of the Vox party to engage voters through emotive and provocative rhetoric. However, this could also alienate moderate voters who prefer a more diplomatic approach to foreign relations.
**Editor:** What implications does this situation have for Spain-Mexico relations going forward?
**Dr. González:** If Spain continues to engage with Mexico while acknowledging its evolving identity, the current diplomatic ties can remain strong. However, if abuses of rhetoric by parties like Vox continue to be a focal point in Spanish politics, it could strain relations, especially if they overshadow the collaborative efforts both countries are making on economic and cultural fronts. It’s a delicate balance that both governments need to navigate carefully.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. González. It’s clear that this issue has significant implications for both Spanish and Mexican political landscapes.
**Dr. González:** Thank you for having me. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in both domestic politics and international relations moving forward.
