Diplomatic tension between Spain and Mexico: No representative to be appointed

In a statement issued by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a reaction was expressed regarding the fact that King Felipe VI was not invited to the inauguration ceremony of Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, to be held on October 1. The ministry stated, "This situation is unacceptable. Therefore, the Spanish government has decided not to send any representative to the ceremony."

King Felipe VI is known as an important figure who has represented Spain for many years at official ceremonies held in Latin American countries. With this decision, the Spanish government emphasized the importance of diplomatic relations while also touching upon the background of the tension between the two countries.

It is stated that the remarks made by Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo in July, saying, "An apology must be requested from Spain due to the massacre and violence left behind by the Spanish conquest," led to the deepening of the political crisis between the two countries. A similar demand had previously been voiced by Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who has served as the president of Mexico since 2018.

Spain's official news agency, EFE, citing sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reported that the reaction given to Mexico was "logical, clear, and strong." Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was elected as Mexico's first female president in the elections held on June 2.

These developments have brought to light the problems brought about by past colonialism, in addition to the historical and cultural ties between the two countries. Spain's stance is expected to affect the course of future relations.