Tensions between Argentina and Spain have increased after comments by Argentina’s President Javier Milei. He criticized Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez while in Madrid last weekend.
As a result, Spain has recalled its ambassador in Buenos Aires. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said “the situation has not changed” after Milei refused to apologize.
The incident began at a rally by Spain’s right-wing Vox party. Milei slammed Sánchez’s leftist government and called his wife “corrupt.” Sánchez demanded Milei publicly apologize.
But Milei dismissed the request. He claimed Sánchez was overreacting and it was “diplomatic nonsense.” Argentina will not recall its own ambassador either.
Milei’s divisive style and criticism of other governments have become common. He leads Argentina as its first prominent liberal leader in decades.
However, Spain accuses Milei of meddling in its internal affairs. It says his attacks posed a danger to democracy and coexistence. Respect between nations is important to prevent tensions, Spain added.
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