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.
You might also be interested: “PAN sends letter to King Felipe VI after being excluded from Sheinbaum’s investiture”
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What implications does the rejection of the proposal to condemn President Sheinbaum have for the future of political discourse between Spain and Latin America?
**Interview with Political Analyst, Dr. Elena Mendoza, on the Recent Congressional Vote Regarding Mexico’s President**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Dr. Mendoza. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent events in the Congress of Deputies of Spain concerning the proposal to condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for not inviting King Felipe VI to her inauguration.
**Dr. Mendoza:** Thank you for having me. It’s an important topic that reflects not only Spanish politics but also Spain’s relations with Latin America, especially Mexico.
**Interviewer:** To start, could you explain what led to the proposal presented by the Vox party and the Popular Party (PP)?
**Dr. Mendoza:** Certainly. The proposal stemmed from a perceived slight against the Spanish monarchy by President Sheinbaum’s decision not to invite King Felipe VI to her inauguration. Vox, which has strong nationalist sentiments, saw this as an affront and sought to formally condemn it through the Congress of Deputies. They aimed to highlight what they view as a lack of respect toward Spain’s historical ties with Mexico [[1](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/spain-election-vox-party.html)].
**Interviewer:** The proposal was rejected, with 19 votes against and only 17 in favor. What does this say about the current political climate in Spain?
**Dr. Mendoza:** The rejection indicates a significant divide within the Spanish political landscape. The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE), along with Catalan, Basque, and Galician nationalists, opposed the motion, highlighting their focus on fostering relationships rather than antagonizing them. This suggests a more diplomatic approach prevalent among many Spanish leaders, contrasting with Vox’s more confrontational stance [[1](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/spain-election-vox-party.html)].
**Interviewer:** Vox has been known for its strong rhetoric against previous Mexican administrations. Can you comment on how Santiago Abascal’s stance represents the party’s broader ideology?
**Dr. Mendoza:** Absolutely. Abascal’s comments about past Mexican leadership reveal Vox’s strategy to leverage nationalist sentiments and express frustration over perceived disrespect toward Spain. His criticism of Sheinbaum aligns with a narrative that seeks to draw parallels between current and past administrations in Mexico, framing these leaders as ineffectual. This reflects Vox’s broader platform, which emphasizes Spanish nationalism and often adopts a critical view of Latin America’s left-leaning governments [[1](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/spain-election-vox-party.html)].
**Interviewer:** How do you see the future of Spain-Mexico relations in light of this recent incident?
**Dr. Mendoza:** This incident could be a stumbling block, given Vox’s continued push for harsh criticisms. However, it ultimately depends on the broader political dynamics in Spain and Mexico going forward. If the current administration in Spain prioritizes diplomacy and collaboration, we might see an effort to mend any perceived rifts. The complexity of these relationships means they can evolve, especially as both countries navigate their own political landscapes [[1](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/24/world/europe/spain-election-vox-party.html)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Mendoza, for your insights. It will be interesting to see how this situation develops and affects both nations moving forward.
**Dr. Mendoza:** Thank you for having me. It’s certainly a topic worth watching.
