Spain has decided not to send any representatives to the inauguration of Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on October 1st, due to the exclusion of King Felipe VI from the guest list.

Traditionally, the Spanish monarch attends the inaugurations of Ibero-American leaders, making this absence notable.

The Spanish government labeled the exclusion as "unacceptable," leading to their decision to abstain from participating at any level.

This diplomatic tension traces back to 2019 when Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador requested an apology from Spain for historical colonial actions, a request that went unanswered.

Despite the diplomatic strain, Mexico's new leadership under Sheinbaum is seen as an opportunity to mend relations, though the current situation remains tense.