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 are the potential long-term effects of the rejected proposal on Spain’s diplomatic relations with Latin America, particularly Mexico?
**Interview with Dr. Laura Fernández, Political Analyst at Madrid University**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Dr. Fernández. The recent vote in the Congress of Deputies regarding the Vox and PP proposal to condemn Claudia Sheinbaum has garnered significant attention. Can you give us a brief overview of the proposal itself and why it was controversial?
**Dr. Fernández:** Certainly. The proposal was introduced by the far-right Vox party and the conservative Popular Party, which aimed to officially condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for not inviting King Felipe VI to her inauguration. They argued that this was a slight to the Spanish nation and its monarchy. The controversy primarily stems from the political tensions between Spain and Mexico, especially given Spain’s colonial history and the current criticisms of Vox regarding Sheinbaum’s predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
**Interviewer:** The proposal was ultimately rejected, with 19 votes against it from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party and various nationalist parties. What do you think motivated these parties to reject the motion?
**Dr. Fernández:** The rejection can be seen as an attempt to maintain diplomatic relations with Mexico and to showcase a more modern, respectful approach to historical grievances. Many in the PSOE, as well as the Catalan, Basque, and Galician nationalists, likely viewed this proposal as unnecessary provocation. They may see it as part of a broader populist strategy by Vox rather than a genuine concern for diplomatic relations.
**Interviewer:** Vox leader Santiago Abascal made strong statements regarding Sheinbaum and López Obrador. What implications do you think such rhetoric has on Spain-Mexico relations?
**Dr. Fernández:** Abascal’s rhetoric certainly exacerbates tensions. By labeling López Obrador’s presidency a ”catastrophe” and associating Sheinbaum with those failures, Vox is not only undermining Mexico’s leadership but also appealing to a nationalist sentiment within Spain that might not consider the complexities of international relations. If such rhetoric continues, it could lead to further deterioration of relations, affecting trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange.
**Interviewer:** What do you think the outcome of this vote means for future legislative actions regarding international relations in Spain?
**Dr. Fernández:** This vote could be a turning point. It shows a division within Spanish politics over how to handle international relations, particularly with Latin America. Going forward, we may see more debates about the nature of Spain’s colonial past and its present-day implications. The left-leaning parties are likely to push for more diplomatic engagement, while the right may continue to take a confrontational stance, especially in the context of upcoming elections. The balance between these approaches will be crucial for Spain’s foreign policy.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Fernández, for your insights. It’s clear this situation is complex, and its ramifications will be felt for some time.
**Dr. Fernández:** Thank you for having me. It’s important to watch how this unfolds, as political dynamics are constantly evolving.
