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 with Political Analyst Maria Torres on Spain’s Congress Decision Regarding Mexico’s President**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Maria. We recently saw a significant decision from the Congress of Deputies in Spain regarding a proposal from the Vox party and the Popular Party to condemn Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum for not inviting King Philip VI to her inauguration. Can you provide some context on this proposal and its implications?
**Maria Torres:** Thank you for having me. The proposal was quite controversial. Vox and the Popular Party aimed to formally condemn President Sheinbaum for snubbing King Philip VI during her inauguration. They believe this reflects a broader disdain for Spain’s historical legacy in Mexico. However, the majority coalition of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party, along with various nationalist parties, rejected the proposal, which indicates a clear division in how these political groups view relations with Mexico.
**Editor:** That’s interesting. Vox often emphasizes a strong stance in foreign relations, particularly concerning Latin America. How has their approach been perceived in Spain?
**Maria Torres:** Vox’s position resonates with a segment of the Spanish population that feels strongly about Spain’s historical ties to Latin America. However, their rhetoric often borders on nationalism, which can alienate other groups within Spain who prioritize diplomacy and collaboration over condemnation. The rejection of this proposal suggests that many in the Congress value maintaining respectful diplomatic relations with Mexico rather than fanning the flames of historical grievances.
**Editor:** Vox leader Santiago Abascal has been vocal about his criticisms of President López Obrador and now President Sheinbaum. How do you see this affecting Spain-Mexico relations moving forward?
**Maria Torres:** The dynamics are complex. On one hand, criticisms from Vox could strain relations if they galvanize nationalistic sentiments. On the other hand, the rejection of the proposal may signal to Mexico that not all of Spain shares Vox’s views. It shows that many in Spain are invested in a constructive relationship. However, if Vox gains more traction in future elections, we may see a shift in how the Spanish government publicly engages with Mexico.
**Editor:** What do you believe is next for both countries in light of this situation?
**Maria Torres:** I think it’s crucial for the governments of both Mexico and Spain to engage in dialogue. Spain should focus on reinforcing its economic and cultural ties with Mexico while addressing historical issues constructively. Simultaneously, Mexico should be aware of the political landscape in Spain and the sentiments that parties like Vox represent. Moving forward, a collaborative approach will be vital to ensuring a productive relationship between the two nations.
**Editor:** Thank you, Maria, for sharing your insights on this important topic. It’s certainly a complex issue with significant implications for both Spain and Mexico.
**Maria Torres:** Thank you for having me. It will be interesting to see how this develops in the coming months.