The boos of Pedro Sánchez mark the beginning of a Hispanidad parade with a clear pre-electoral atmosphere
The President of the Government has been booed upon his arrival at the parade, a situation that coincides with the electoral pre-campaign.
Quick Look
- The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, was received with whistles and boos upon his arrival at the National Holiday parade in Madrid, in the middle of the electoral pre-campaign.
- Shortly after, Kings Felipe VI and Letizia were received with applause and cheers.
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Why It Matters
The National Day parade in Madrid is celebrated coinciding with the pre-election campaign.
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has been received with whistles and boos upon his arrival at the National Day parade in Madrid, which this year is celebrated coinciding with the electoral pre-campaign, a situation that has been repeated in recent years.
Sánchez arrived at 10:57 a.m. in his official vehicle at the Cánovas del Castillo square, but he remained inside the vehicle for a few minutes, until 11:00 a.m., when he headed towards the authorities' gallery, and when he got out of the car, citizens stationed nearby whistled and booed him. Screams and other insults were heard before the royal family arrived with their horse escort.
Shortly after, Felipe VI arrived, who was received with applause, cheers and shouts of "Long live the king." Felipe VI wears the dress uniform of the Air and Space Army and, together with Queen Letizia, presides over the central event of the day from the royal tribune. The kings are accompanied by Princess Leonor, dressed in the Army's gala uniform, and by Infanta Sofía.
Open Questions
- What political consequences will this reception have?
