Milei Calls Spanish PM a Dictator During Madrid Visit
Argentine President Javier Milei labeled Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a dictator, sparking a diplomatic spat and criticism from Spain.
Key facts
- Milei called Sánchez a "shameless dictator" at a breakfast event in Madrid (S1).
- He also called Sánchez a "thief" and "corrupt" at an economic forum (S3).
- Milei urged Spanish voters to oust the Socialist government (S1).
- The Spanish foreign ministry described Milei's remarks as "insults and defamation" and "unacceptable" (S2).
- Spain recalled its ambassador over the remarks (S1).
During a breakfast event in Madrid on 21 October 2026, Argentine President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a "shameless dictator" (S1).
Later that day, at an economic forum, Milei referred to Sánchez as a "thief" and "corrupt" and urged voters to oust the Socialist government "a patadas" (S3, S1).
The Spanish foreign ministry described Milei's remarks as "insults and defamation" and "unacceptable" (S2).
Spain recalled its ambassador from Argentina in response to the remarks (S1).
Context
Milei is a libertarian president who has criticized socialism in Argentina. Sánchez is the Spanish Prime Minister leading the Socialist Party. The visit occurred during Spain's campaign for the November election.
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