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 main reasons for the rejection of the Vox and PP proposal in Spain’s Congress of Deputies regarding President Claudia Sheinbaum?
**Interview with Political Analyst Marta González on the Recent Rejection of the Vox Proposal in Spain’s Congress of Deputies**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Marta. To start off, can you provide a brief overview of what just happened in the Congress of Deputies regarding the Vox and PP proposal to condemn President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico?
**Marta González:** Thank you for having me. Yes, the Congress of Deputies rejected a proposal from the Vox and Popular Party aiming to officially condemn President Claudia Sheinbaum for not inviting King Felipe VI to her inauguration. The proposal received significant opposition, resulting in 19 votes against it, primarily from the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) as well as Catalan, Basque, and Galician nationalist parties. Only 17 votes were in favor of the proposal [[1](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/01/30/spanish-mps-reject-pm-sanchez-s-catalan-amnesty-bill_6479353_4.html)].
**Interviewer:** What do you think motivated Vox and the PP to put forward this proposal in the first place?
**Marta González:** The intention behind their proposal was likely twofold. Firstly, it appears to be a play to galvanize their voter base by positioning themselves as defenders of Spanish national pride and traditional values. They wanted to express discontent with perceived disrespect from Mexican leadership, following a pattern of criticism they have displayed towards Latin American leftist governments. Secondly, they were aiming to increase political pressure on the PSOE by framing it as unpatriotic should they choose not to support the resolution [[1](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/01/30/spanish-mps-reject-pm-sanchez-s-catalan-amnesty-bill_6479353_4.html)].
**Interviewer:** How significant is the rejection of this proposal in the broader context of Spain’s political landscape?
**Marta González:** The rejection is quite telling. It illustrates the fragmented nature of Spanish politics, where nationalist and regional parties can sway votes against the far-right agenda of Vox and PP. It also highlights the PSOE’s coalition strategy, which seeks to include diverse regional interests while pushing back against nationalist rhetoric that could polarize the electorate further. The outcome suggests a resilience among leftist and regional parties against what they might perceive as an attempt to distract from more pressing domestic issues [[1](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/01/30/spanish-mps-reject-pm-sanchez-s-catalan-amnesty-bill_6479353_4.html)].
**Interviewer:** what might this mean for future relations between Spain and Mexico, especially given the political rhetoric we’re seeing from parties like Vox?
**Marta González:** While the rejection of this specific proposal may prevent immediate diplomatic tensions, the rhetoric put forth by Vox could lead to a continued strain, especially if they maintain their criticism of Mexican leaders and their policies. It might also spur more defensive reactions from Mexican officials and complicate diplomatic relations. Nonetheless, both countries have historically valued their bilateral ties, which suggests that while political commentary can be incendiary, diplomacy will likely continue to prevail in official channels [[1](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/01/30/spanish-mps-reject-pm-sanchez-s-catalan-amnesty-bill_6479353_4.html)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much for your insights, Marta. It’s been a pleasure speaking with you.
**Marta González:** Thank you! The pleasure was mine.
