During a meeting as part of her institutional trip to the North American country, the regional leader underscored the importance of shared history, marked by "hope, joy, and alliances," in contrast to "divisive hate speeches."
“"Freedom should never have to apologize for being freedom."
The president positioned the history between Spain and Hispanic America as a bond of cultural, linguistic, and social continuity. In this context, she evoked the figure of Isabel la Católica, whom she described as a "free and coherent" woman who transformed Western history through her faith and her defense of Spain and Hispanidad.
Furthermore, the head of the regional government highlighted the expansion of Spanish across the American continent, celebrating it as "the most universal mother tongue" and one of the fastest-growing languages outside its borders. She affirmed that Spain and Mexico share surnames, history, and a common identity, and that the relationship between both countries reflects "five centuries of love, not hate."
The head of the autonomous Executive linked this legacy to present-day Madrid, defining it as a crossroads and common home for citizens from Mexico and other Hispanic American countries. During her visit, she held an institutional meeting with the mayor of the Cuauhtémoc district, Alessandra Rojo de la Vega, to explore avenues for cultural, tourist, and economic cooperation. Both signed the "letter of friendship," a document recognizing the ties between "two nations, cities, and sister peoples."
Mexico is a priority market for the regional government. In 2025, Madrid welcomed 650,000 Mexican tourists, representing an 11.7% increase compared to the previous year.
