The chaos in the Guatemalan Congress during the inauguration of the left Bernardo Arevalo As the new president of the Central American country, he influenced the agenda of the King of Spain Philip VI.
The Spanish monarch had been in the country since Saturday to attend the inauguration of the Guatemalan president, as he usually does at all inaugurations Hispanic American Presidents as a sign of brotherhood.
However, on this occasion and due to the unforeseen events in Congress, where 23 deputies from the party supporting the left government seedsThey declared themselves independent and the king had to return to Spain.
A situation that also affected other heads of state, such as the President of Chile. Gabriel Boricwho also had to be absent without attending the inauguration to prevent the delay of more than 10 hours from affecting his schedule.
The king Philip VI He traveled to Guatemala accompanied by the Foreign Minister. José Manuel Albareswith an agenda before the inauguration.
In fact, the monarch was able to meet the new president twice before the inauguration. The first case occurred on the same Saturday at the Camino Real Hotel, where the king was staying.
Felipe VI also held a brief meeting with the outgoing president at the Guatemala Presidential House. Alejandro Giammattei.
The first day of staying in Guatemala del Rey ended with a welcome reception at the National Palace of Culture.
On Sunday, Philip VI He addressed the Spanish Embassy in the Republic of Guatemala, where he greeted diplomatic staff.
Felipe VI then met. in the Golden Hall of the Miguel Ángel Asturias Cultural Center with him for the second time Bernardo Arevalo before the presidential inauguration.
Those from the published note House of His Majesty the King points out that “Don Felipe began his return journey to Spain on Sunday evening, the 14th,” without elaborating further.