Ayuso begins her trip to Mexico with a visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe

Published on May 11, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has begun her official agenda in Mexico with a religious ceremony at the Basilica of Santa María de Guadalupe. This gesture aims to highlight the historical and cultural ties between Spain and the Aztec country, during a tour that prioritizes trade and investment.

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, standing before the altar of the Basilica of Guadalupe, with her hands clasped in prayer. In the background, the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe and an altar decorated with flowers. She wears a formal dark suit and a serene expression. The temple's dim light illuminates the scene, highlighting the solemn and symbolic nature of the gesture.

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Ayuso's agenda includes meetings with local authorities and business leaders to boost sectors such as digitalization and renewable energy. Madrid aims to position itself as a technological hub for Mexican companies, offering tax incentives and a startup ecosystem. Agreements in cybersecurity and smart mobility are being explored, areas where the Community of Madrid has developed pilot projects that could be replicated in the Latin American country.

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After praying before the Virgin of Guadalupe, Ayuso hopes the miracle will be repeated at the negotiating table. Because if the basilica attracts millions of faithful, she seeks to attract millions of euros in investments. That said, without forgetting that in Mexico, as in Madrid, the real miracle would be if politicians didn't get lost in devotions while signing contracts.