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 proposal to condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in the Congress of Deputies?
### Interview with Political Analyst Javier Martínez on Recent Congressional Developments in Spain
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Javier. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent vote in the Congress of Deputies regarding the proposal from Vox and the Popular Party to condemn Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
**Javier Martínez:** Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to discuss such an important topic.
**Interviewer:** Let’s start with a brief overview of what happened in the Congress. Can you explain the context behind this proposal and its rejection?
**Javier Martínez:** Certainly. The proposal, presented by the Vox party with an amendment from the Popular Party, aimed to officially condemn President Claudia Sheinbaum for not inviting King Felipe VI to her inauguration. This was seen by Vox as an affront to Spain’s dignity, given the historical ties between the two countries. However, the proposal was rejected, with 19 votes against from the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and several regional parties, while only 17 votes were in favor [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortes_Generales)].
**Interviewer:** What were some of the arguments made by Vox in favor of the proposal?
**Javier Martínez:** Vox, particularly through its leader Santiago Abascal, argued that Sheinbaum’s actions reflect a continuing trend of disrespect towards Spain that they associate with the previous administration under Andrés Manuel López Obrador. They characterized this as part of a broader narrative of anti-Spanish sentiment emanating from Mexico [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortes_Generales)].
**Interviewer:** And what about the opposition? Why did the PSOE and other parties reject the proposal?
**Javier Martínez:** The opposition primarily viewed the move as unnecessary and politically motivated, lacking in constructive engagement with Mexico. The PSOE and nationalist parties like those from Catalonia and the Basque Country emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful diplomatic relationship with Mexico, focusing on cooperation rather than confrontation. They likely recognized that such a public condemnation could escalate tensions between the two nations [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortes_Generales)].
**Interviewer:** This proposal seems to be part of a broader trend of populist politics in Spain. How do you see this affecting future relations between Spain and Mexico?
**Javier Martínez:** That’s an excellent observation. The increasing influence of parties like Vox has the potential to strain diplomatic relations, especially if they continue to frame their political narratives in terms of historical grievances. However, it’s crucial to note that Spain’s government, led by the PSOE, aims to cultivate positive bilateral relations. They will likely try to balance domestic political pressure from right-wing parties while maintaining open communication with Latin America [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortes_Generales)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Javier, for your insights on this matter. It will be interesting to see how the dynamics evolve in the coming months.
**Javier Martínez:** It was my pleasure. Thank you for having me.
