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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– How might the rejection of the proposal impact Mexico-Spain relations moving forward?
**Interview with Political Analyst Maria González on the Recent Vote in Spain’s Congress Regarding President Claudia Sheinbaum**
**Interviewer:** Good evening, Maria. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent developments in the Spanish Congress concerning President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico.
**Maria González:** Good evening! Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** To begin, can you explain what the proposal by the Vox party and the Popular Party aimed to achieve regarding President Sheinbaum?
**Maria González:** Certainly. The proposal sought to formally condemn President Claudia Sheinbaum for not inviting King Felipe VI to her inauguration as the head of state. It was articulated as a message of disapproval towards her perceived slight against the Spanish monarchy, emphasizing the historical ties between Mexico and Spain. They intended for this condemnation to be a public stance representing the Spanish people [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Sheinbaum)].
**Interviewer:** How did the Congress respond to this proposal, and what was the outcome of the vote?
**Maria González:** The vote showed a clear divide in the Congress. The proposal was ultimately rejected, with 19 votes against it from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and various nationalists from Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Galicia. The proposal garnered only 17 votes in favor, underscoring a significant lack of bipartisan support for the motion[[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Sheinbaum)].
**Interviewer:** Interesting. What do you think contributed to the rejection of this proposal?
**Maria González:** There are several factors at play. The PSOE, which is the leading party in the coalition government, has been focused on fostering a diplomatic relationship with Mexico and the Latin American region. Condemning Sheinbaum could be seen as counterproductive to this goal. Additionally, many of the nationalists might resonate more with the historical complexities of Spain’s relationship with its former colonies, preferring a more nuanced diplomatic approach rather than an outright condemnation [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Sheinbaum)].
**Interviewer:** Vox’s leader, Santiago Abascal, has been vocal about his opinions regarding Mexico’s leadership. How does his perspective influence the discourse around Sheinbaum?
**Maria González:** Abascal’s comments reflect a strong nationalist sentiment, not just towards Mexico but also regarding internal policies in Spain. He criticized Sheinbaum by linking her stance to former President López Obrador, suggesting a continuity of negative implications for Mexico under her leadership. This type of rhetoric keeps the focus on her actions and decisions while also attempting to mobilize conservative sentiments within Spain, particularly those concerned about Mexico’s governance. However, as we’ve seen with the vote, such a perspective does not necessarily resonate widely across Spain’s political landscape [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Sheinbaum)].
**Interviewer:** Lastly, how do you foresee this situation evolving, especially considering Sheinbaum’s recent election as Mexico’s president in 2024?
**Maria González:** Sheinbaum’s presidency will likely bring renewed attention to Mexico-Spain relations. Her administration may navigate its foreign policy with a focus on asserting Mexico’s sovereignty while seeking constructive engagement with Spain. How she responds to criticisms like those from Vox will be crucial. If she manages to strengthen diplomatic ties while addressing historical grievances, it could reshape the narrative positively. The coming months will be telling as both countries assess this dynamic relationship [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Sheinbaum)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Maria, for sharing your insights on this important topic.
**Maria González:** Thank you for having me!
