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 this proposal impact future diplomatic engagements between Spain and Mexico?
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. To discuss the recent decision by the Congress of Deputies of Spain to reject the proposal condemning Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for not inviting King Felipe VI to her inauguration, we have with us political analyst Maria Rodriguez. Maria, what was the main motivation behind the Vox and Popular Party’s proposal?
**Maria Rodriguez:** Thank you for having me. The main motivation for Vox and the PP was rooted in what they see as a disrespectful action by President Sheinbaum, not only towards King Felipe VI but also towards Spain’s historical ties with Mexico. They framed it as a way of asserting the dignity of the Spanish state.
**Interviewer:** But the proposal did not gain majority support. What were the reasons for the rejection by other parties?
**Maria Rodriguez:** The rejection came from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) along with various regional nationalist parties. Their argument was that condemning a foreign leader over a diplomatic protocol issue is not only unnecessary but also could potentially harm Spain-Mexico relations. They also highlighted that Spain should focus on addressing its own issues rather than getting involved in the internal affairs of another nation.
**Interviewer:** Vox has been vocal about their criticism of the Mexican government. Can you elaborate on their stance regarding President López Obrador and what they expected from Sheinbaum?
**Maria Rodriguez:** Vox leader Santiago Abascal has been quite critical of President López Obrador, citing issues like crime and corruption. They expected Sheinbaum to take a different approach, possibly a more pro-Spain stance given her predecessor’s controversial policies. Their disappointment in Sheinbaum not inviting King Felipe VI was seen as a continuation of a negative trend, and they wanted to send a strong message through this proposal.
**Interviewer:** Given this backdrop, what does this rejection mean for Spain-Mexico relations moving forward?
**Maria Rodriguez:** This decision indicates a desire by some Spanish parties to maintain diplomatic relations without escalating tensions over protocol issues. It could pave the way for more constructive dialogue and cooperation between the two countries, particularly in areas such as trade and cultural exchange. However, the discord from Vox could linger, potentially complicating these interactions.
**Interviewer:** Interesting perspective, Maria. Thank you for sharing your insights on this matter.
**Maria Rodriguez:** Thank you for having me. I’m happy to discuss these important issues.