**Sheinbaum Amends Letter to Spanish Government Over Tenochtitlan Founding Date Error**
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the elected President of Mexico, made corrections to a letter she had sent to the Spanish Government on September 26, 2024. The initial letter had received criticism from Spain due to its historical inaccuracies and exclusion of King Felipe VI from the upcoming inauguration on October 1, 2024.
Sheinbaum issued a revised version of the letter via her social media account, noting corrections to the founding date of Tenochtitlan and the name of the Spanish Prime Minister. She removed a paragraph that mentioned the approval of constitutional reforms recognizing full rights for indigenous communities.
Originally, Sheinbaum’s letter justified excluding King Felipe VI from the inauguration because the Spanish monarch had dismissed a request from President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to apologize for the abuses committed during the Conquest of Mexico. Another significant correction involved the founding date of Tenochtitlan, originally stated incorrectly, which should be almost seven centuries ago, pinpointed to the year 1325.
Additionally, Sheinbaum acknowledged mistakenly referring to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez incorrectly as “Pedro Sánchez Castrejón,” correcting it to “Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón.” Another omitted section mentioned reforms supporting the rights of indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities in the Mexican Constitution.
On September 26, 2024, López Obrador voiced his support for Sheinbaum’s decision to exclude King Felipe VI from the inauguration, emphasizing Mexico’s independence from colonial rule. He reiterated past grievances about Spain’s handling of Mexican affairs during his morning press conference, highlighting his frustration over the lack of apology from Spain for colonial abuses.
The Spanish government, led by Prime Minister Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, responded by expressing disapproval over King Felipe VI’s exclusion, emphasizing the importance of Spain-Mexico relations and mutual respect. The Prime Minister referred to Mexico as a “brotherly country” and found the exclusion “absolutely unacceptable.”
**Further Developments: Spain-Mexico Relations**
In light of these events, several international relations experts have weighed in on the implications for future diplomacy between Spain and Mexico. Analysts suggest that the diplomatic strain could affect trade, tourism, and educational exchange programs that both countries have fostered over the years.
Official statements from Madrid and Mexico City indicate ongoing efforts at diplomatic reconciliation, but the dialogue remains tense. Some policy advisors recommend leveraging cultural and historical ties to mend the rift, starting with joint projects that emphasize shared heritage and mutual respect.
Recent reports from political analysts also indicate potential economic implications. Spanish investments in Mexico, particularly in renewable energy and infrastructure, might suffer setbacks due to the strained political climate. Conversely, Mexico’s emphasis on sovereignty and respect could bolster nationalistic sentiment at home, further complicating international diplomacy but potentially strengthening internal political cohesion.
As the inauguration approaches, observers continue to monitor whether these tensions will subside or if both nations will seek new diplomatic avenues to resolve their historical and contemporary disputes.
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