Ayuso denounces abandonment by the Spanish Government during her trip to Mexico: 'We were in extreme danger'

A trip marked by controversy

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has made a shocking statement about her recent trip to Mexico, which was abruptly cancelled due to threats and an organised boycott by the Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum. In interviews given to Cope and the programme En boca de todos, Ayuso revealed that her team felt they were in a situation of "extreme danger" during their stay.

Ayuso explained that she decided to cancel the rest of her agenda to protect both the businesspeople who were to meet with her and her own team. Tension reached a critical point when Sheinbaum threatened to close the Xcaret hotel complex if Ayuso attended a gala for the Premios Platino. "Not even our families knew where we were," confessed the Madrid president.

Ayuso harshly criticised the Spanish Government, led by Pedro Sánchez, accusing it of abandoning a state representative in such a delicate situation. "Anything could have happened to us," she stated, referring to the constant verbal attacks she suffered from Sheinbaum during her visit. The Madrid president also mentioned that she had to organise her own security, as she did not receive support from the Spanish Government.

Ayuso not only spoke about the threats received but also warned about the growing insecurity in Mexico, describing it as a "narco-state" with over 130,000 disappearances. Furthermore, she emphasised how Spain could be following a similar path if the current Government's judicial reforms continue. "We are seeing how judges are being appointed directly from the Executive; it is the same as what is happening in Mexico," she warned.

The Madrid president urged the Spanish Government to take concrete measures to protect democracy and avoid falling into authoritarian practices similar to those observed in other Latin American countries. According to Ayuso, it is crucial to maintain the necessary checks and balances to preserve the rule of law and prevent Spain from becoming a distorted reflection of what is currently happening in Mexico.