Mexico’s New Leader Claudia Sheinbaum Stands Against Spain’s Colonial History by Shutting Out the King From Her Inauguration 

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By RODRIGO JARDÓN - From the person who took the photo

Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that King Felipe VI of Spain will not be attending her inauguration, set for October 1st. This decision stems from a lack of response to a formal apology request issued by current President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in 2019, seeking acknowledgment for the atrocities committed during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. In a public statement, Sheinbaum explained that although Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was invited, there was no direct reply from the monarchy, with part of the communication instead being leaked to the media.

Claudia Sheinbaum Did Not Invite Spain’s King to Inauguration: Now What?

Sheinbaum spoke about Mexico’s longstanding ties with Spain, but underlined the need for a renewed perspective in diplomatic relations. “Mexico and Spain share a solid friendship, but it would benefit from a fresh outlook,” she said. The president-elect expressed how this could open a path to new forms of understanding, built on sovereignty and respect.

While Spain’s government, led by Sánchez, will not send any representation to the historic event, which marks the first time a woman will assume the presidency of Mexico, Sheinbaum remained firm in her stance. “Unfortunately, no direct response came as would have been expected under the best diplomatic practices,” she added. Thus, highlighting how poorly the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling the situation.

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What Caused This Situation?

The diplomatic coldness dates back to March 2019 when López Obrador first issued a formal letter to the Spanish King demanding an apology for the conquest and colonial period. In that letter, López Obrador requested public acknowledgment of the “grievances” inflicted upon Mexico’s indigenous peoples, but the response from Spain was one of firm rejection. The Mexican president has since described Spain’s attitude as “prepotent,” adding that the country needs to retell its colonial history for future generations of Spaniards. “What would it cost them to offer an apology?” López Obrador asked in a recent press conference.

Despite the diplomatic friction, Sheinbaum has reiterated the significance of the relationship between the two nations, recalling Mexico’s role as a generous ally to Spain during critical moments in its history.

With Sheinbaum’s inauguration fast approaching, 16 heads of state have confirmed their attendance, including leaders from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Nonetheless, the exclusion of Spain’s monarchy sends out a clear message: Mexico is not backing down and won’t be bullied by historically known colonizers.

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