In Madrid, Ayuso presents a medal to the United States amid the controversy over Bad Bunny

The president awarded the medal in honour of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, sparking intense debate in political circles. The event had major repercussions: the opposition proposed giving the award to Bad Bunny, whose Super Bowl performance became a symbol of the defence of migrants' rights and Latin American identity. Ayuso, for her part, highlighted the historical importance of the US, without directly mentioning Donald Trump in official statements.

The presentation took place in a context of Ayuso's interaction with Latin American far-right circles: previously, she sent a video to an event at Mar-a-Lago, where she showed support for some of the American magnate's policies. The opposition described these actions as provocative and criticised the decision, pointing to the contradictions between the medal and the current political situation.

Historically, awards granted by Ayuso tend to generate controversy, as they have been awarded to ideologically aligned leaders and businesspeople. On this occasion, the emphasis was placed on the diplomatic gesture and strengthening international relations, although the debates about awarding an artist highlight differences of opinion within the country.