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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**Interview on the Recent Rejection of a Proposal Condemning Claudia Sheinbaum in Spain**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. We’re discussing the recent rejection by the Spanish Congress of a proposal aimed at condemning Mexico’s newly elected president, Claudia Sheinbaum. Can you provide some context on why this proposal was put forward?
**Guest:** Absolutely. The proposal was initiated by the Vox party, alongside the Popular Party (PP), in response to President Sheinbaum’s decision not to invite King Felipe VI of Spain to her inauguration. This has been interpreted as a snub by some factions in Spain, particularly those who see a strong historical connection with Mexico.
**Interviewer:** That makes sense. What was the outcome of the vote in Congress?
**Guest:** The proposal was ultimately rejected, with 19 votes against it from the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) and several nationalist groups from Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Galicia. The proposal garnered only 17 votes in favor, indicating a significant division within the Spanish Congress on this issue.
**Interviewer:** How did Vox react to this rejection? They seem quite vocal about their stance on Sheinbaum and her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
**Guest:** Indeed, Vox leader Santiago Abascal took to Twitter to express his discontent. He criticized López Obrador’s administration, labeling it as disastrous for Mexico, referencing increased violence and corruption. He linked these issues to Sheinbaum’s stance, suggesting that she is continuing a disrespectful trajectory toward Spain’s historical legacy. His comments reflect a broader narrative within Vox that seeks to highlight perceived failures in the current Mexican administration.
**Interviewer:** It seems there is a significant political undercurrent here. What do you think this says about the state of Mexico-Spain relations at the moment?
**Guest:** The tensions over historical grievances and current diplomatic gestures like invitations to state events showcase the complexities in Mexico-Spain relations. While Sheinbaum’s administration may wish to assert Mexico’s independence from its colonial past, parties like Vox see this as an affront. The rejection of the condemnation proposal reveals a reluctance among some Spanish politicians to escalate the situation, albeit the polarizing opinions remain.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for those insights. It will be interesting to see how these dynamics evolve, especially under Sheinbaum’s leadership.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me. It’s definitely a pivotal time for both Mexico and Spain, and I’m looking forward to watching how this relationship develops.
