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Madrid Leader's Cortés Tribute Sparks Controversy in Mexico

Madrid's regional leader, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, sparked political controversy and protests in Mexico City by paying tribute to conquistador Hernán Cortés. Her actions were seen as exporting Spain's "cultural battle" over Hispanidad to Mexico.

5 May, 12:22 — 5 May, 12:22
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EL PAISMostly Factual95d ago

Madrid leader’s tribute to the ‘conquistador’ Hernán Cortés shakes up Mexico City politics

Isabel Díaz Ayuso is on a tour of Mexico, where she was warmly received by a fellow conservative but labeled a ‘fascist’ by the governing party. The event is viewed as a provocation just as Mexico and Spain were patching up bilateral relations

By Elena San José

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Ayuso exporta a México su batalla cultural sobre la Hispanidad entre protestas y críticas

EL PAIS5 May, 12:22Latest update

Madrid leader’s tribute to the ‘conquistador’ Hernán Cortés shakes up Mexico City politics

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