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 were the key reasons behind the Congress of Deputies’ decision to reject the proposal to condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum?
**Interview with Dr. Laura González, Political Analyst at the University of Madrid**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. González. The recent rejection by the Congress of Deputies of Spain to condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is significant. What do you think was the main factor behind this decision?
**Dr. González:** Thank you for having me. The primary factor seems to be the strong opposition from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and regional nationalist parties. They likely view this proposal as politically motivated and a potential affront to diplomatic relations with Mexico. It indicates a broader strategy to focus on diplomatic engagement rather than criticism, particularly considering Spain’s historical ties with Latin America.
**Editor:** Vox and the Popular Party (PP) presented this proposal as a way to stand against what they perceived as disrespect from Sheinbaum regarding the Spanish monarchy. How do you assess their motivations?
**Dr. González:** The motivations of Vox and the PP are rooted in their political agendas, which often capitalize on national pride and historical narratives. They believe that condemning Sheinbaum elevates their stance within Spain, appealing to their voter base that may favor a more assertive posture towards perceived slights against Spanish heritage. The rhetoric surrounding President López Obrador’s administration also plays into their narrative of a perceived decline in Mexico’s governance.
**Editor:** In response, Vox’s Santiago Abascal tweeted about Mexico’s challenges under López Obrador. How do these sentiments reflect the broader view of Spanish right-wing parties towards Latin America?
**Dr. González:** The sentiments expressed by Abascal reflect a critical view that many right-wing parties in Spain hold towards left-leaning governments in Latin America. They often perceive these governments as ineffective, fostering crime and instability, which feeds into a narrative that justifies their calls for stronger denunciations. This can be seen as an attempt to position themselves as defenders of Spanish values against a tide they see as threatening.
**Editor:** Given the outcome of this vote, what do you think the implications are for Spain-Mexico relations in the near future?
**Dr. González:** The rejection of the proposal may actually help to stabilize Spain-Mexico relations in the short term. It indicates a willingness among various political factions in Spain to prioritize diplomacy over conflict. However, ongoing political rhetoric from parties like Vox could still strain relations if perceived slights continue. Ultimately, the relationship will likely hinge on both countries’ governments’ willingness to engage in constructive dialogue moving forward.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. González, for your insights on this matter. It’s a complex and evolving situation that certainly warrants close attention from both nations.
**Dr. González:** Thank you for having me. It’s important to remain informed as these dynamics unfold.