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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What historical grievances impact the current political tensions between Mexico and Spain, particularly in the context of Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency?
**Interview with Dr. Elena Martinez, Political Analyst**
**Interviewer**: Welcome, Dr. Martinez. We’ve seen some significant political tensions recently between Spain and Mexico, particularly regarding the inauguration of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s first female president and the absence of King Felipe VI. Can you provide an overview of the situation?
**Dr. Martinez**: Certainly! The backdrop here is century-long historical grievances from Mexico regarding its colonial past with Spain. Recently, when President Claudia Sheinbaum decided not to invite King Felipe VI to her inauguration, it sparked outrage from certain political factions in Spain, particularly the Vox party and its allies. They initiated a proposal in the Spanish Congress to condemn her actions, which reflects ongoing sensitivities around Spain’s colonial legacy.
**Interviewer**: And how did the Congress respond to Vox’s proposal?
**Dr. Martinez**: The proposal was ultimately rejected, with 19 votes against it from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and various regional parties, while only 17 votes were in favor. This result indicates a significant political divide in Spain over how to approach Mexico and the historical issues at play[[1](https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-09-25/why-mexico-does-not-want-the-king-of-spain-at-claudia-sheinbaums-presidential-inauguration)].
**Interviewer**: What do you think motivated Vox to push for this condemnation?
**Dr. Martinez**: Vox has a strong nationalist agenda and often seeks to leverage historical narratives to bolster their political platform. Their leader, Santiago Abascal, criticized Sheinbaum’s decision, framing it as a continuation of the perceived offenses by her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. This rhetoric serves to mobilize their base, who may view any slight against the monarchy as a slight against the Spanish national identity[[1](https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-09-25/why-mexico-does-not-want-the-king-of-spain-at-claudia-sheinbaums-presidential-inauguration)].
**Interviewer**: Do you think this incident will have long-term implications on Mexico-Spain relations?
**Dr. Martinez**: Absolutely, the refusal to invite the king reflects deeper issues between the two countries rooted in historical grievances and ongoing debates about colonialism and reparations. That said, not all of Spain’s political landscape aligns with Vox’s position. The rejection of the proposal indicates that there are also voices in Spain advocating for a more reconciliatory approach. The challenge will be balancing these differing perspectives while maintaining diplomatic relations[[1](https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-09-25/why-mexico-does-not-want-the-king-of-spain-at-claudia-sheinbaums-presidential-inauguration)].
**Interviewer**: Thank you for your insights, Dr. Martinez. It’s clear this is a complex situation that will require careful navigation going forward.
**Dr. Martinez**: Thank you for having me!
