The leader of the Community of Madrid spoke this Wednesday from Mexico, where she received the Aguascalientes Medal. Her statements came after the Mexican leader questioned her presence in the country, attributing to the “international right” and “Mexican right” the intention to “undermine” her transformation project.
“"Why does this person come to Mexico? Why are they brought here? Because they think that will give them legitimacy here. How do they think a person who adores Hernán Cortés... in Mexico will give them legitimacy? Well, they are a bit outdated."
The regional leader affirmed maintaining “respect for the person who has been elected at the polls by the express will of the people of Mexico,” just as she respects her visits to Spain. However, she regretted that her stay had been used to “divide” and defended that “respect, kindness, knowing how to be hospitable, I believe, is above all else.”
During the event in Aguascalientes, the intervention of the Madrid president was interrupted by a local councilwoman, a member of the Mexican leader's party, who went on stage with a banner reading ‘We don't have water’. The councilwoman accused the Aguascalientes Government of using the Madrid leader's presence to “sell the idea” that in the state “life and family are respected,” and vindicated the Mexican leader's management.
After the incident, the president of the Community of Madrid replied that “sometimes one believes they can be above protocol or respect” and recalled that political representation “is measured at the polls.” She concluded by praising the character of Mexicans and their “absolute kindness” and “will to understand.”
