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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**PAA Questions:**
**Interview with Dr. Ana Torres, International Relations Expert**
**Host:** Welcome to our show, Dr. Torres! Today, we’re discussing a recent political development involving Claudia Sheinbaum, the newly inaugurated president of Mexico, and a controversial proposal rejected by the Spanish Congress. Let’s dive in!
**Dr. Torres:** Thank you for having me! It’s an important topic, especially given the historical ties between Mexico and Spain.
**Host:** To start, can you give us some context about Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency?
**Dr. Torres:** Certainly! Claudia Sheinbaum made history as Mexico’s first female president, and her background as a climate scientist brings a unique perspective to her leadership. Her administration has already been marked by significant decisions, including her choice not to invite King Felipe VI of Spain to her inauguration.
**Host:** This decision seemingly angered certain political factions in Spain, specifically the Vox and Popular Party. Can you elaborate on their response?
**Dr. Torres:** Yes, the Vox and PP parties proposed a motion in the Spanish Congress to officially condemn Sheinbaum for her choice, framing it as an affront to the Spanish people. They argued that her actions were disrespectful to Spain’s historical ties with Mexico, highlighting their dissatisfaction with her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and suggesting continuity of that perceived disrespect under Sheinbaum’s leadership [[1](https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-10-01/who-is-claudia-sheinbaum-the-scientist-who-will-head-mexico-as-its-first-female-president)].
**Host:** And how did the Congress react to this proposal?
**Dr. Torres:** The proposal was rejected, with the Spanish Socialist Workers Party and several regional nationalists voting against it. The final tally was 19 votes against and 17 in favor, indicating a clear division in opinion about how to handle relationships with Mexico and Sheinbaum’s actions [[1](https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-10-01/who-is-claudia-sheinbaum-the-scientist-who-will-head-mexico-as-its-first-female-president)].
**Host:** Interesting! How do you think this will affect Mexico-Spain relations moving forward?
**Dr. Torres:** I believe the rejection of the motion signals a desire by some Spanish factions to maintain diplomatic relations despite political disagreements. However, Sheinbaum’s presidency could mark a shift in how Mexico addresses its historical perspectives, leading to potential friction if these themes continue to dominate the discourse [[1](https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-10-01/who-is-claudia-sheinbaum-the-scientist-who-will-head-mexico-as-its-first-female-president)].
**Host:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Torres. It’s crucial to understand these international dynamics as they evolve.
**Dr. Torres:** You’re welcome! Historical contexts and contemporary politics are always interwoven, particularly in relationships like those between Mexico and Spain. I look forward to seeing how this continues to play out.
**Host:** And thank you to our audience for joining us today. We’ll keep you updated on further developments in this story!