The theater of diplomacy: Sheinbaum plays his cards with Spain
President Claudia Sheinbaum received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, José Manuel Albares, this Wednesday at the National Palace. It was not a simple coffee. It was a play.
What was cooked? Review the cooperation agenda. But here’s the juicy thing: Sheinbaum launched a proposal with his own stamp. “We talked about cooperation between both nations and I proposed continuing with exhibitions in Spain that show the cultural greatness of Mexico,” he said.
Keep an eye on the data. They did not talk about economic agreements or immigration policy. At least not publicly. The president chose the path of culture as a bridge. Strategy? Maybe. Or maybe it’s that, as my wife says, sometimes simple works.
“I proposed to continue with exhibitions in Spain that show the cultural greatness of Mexico”
The meeting seeks to strengthen institutional ties. But behind the protocol, there is a message: Mexico wants to project its historical heritage in Europe. And Spain, with its museums and galleries, is the perfect setting.
What was not said: There were no investment announcements or immigration agreements. Just culture. Enough? To begin with, yes. But in politics, every act has consequences. And this, although it sounds like a pretty postcard, is a movement that reopens channels.
My father said: “Politics is not just what you see, it’s what comes after.” Here, what comes next could be more than exhibitions. But for now, let’s enjoy the act. The curtain barely rises.
