Spain’s government has become embroiled in a dispute with Argentinian President Javier Milei after the latter accused Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of being a “dictator” while endorsing his right-wing political rivals.
Speaking at an event in Madrid on Wednesday, Milei claimed that Spain “suffers [with socialism] under the disgraceful dictator Pedro Sanchez,” and urged voters to “kick the socialists out, because you are the cradle of liberalism.”
The Spanish Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning Milei’s comments — made during an unofficial visit to Spain — as “insults and slander” directed at the country, its prime minister and its population.