Argentinian President's Insult Sparks Diplomatic Clash with Spain, Ambassador Recalled

May 19, 2024
Argentinian President's Insult Sparks Diplomatic Clash with Spain, Ambassador Recalled
  • Argentinian President Javier Milei made derogatory comments about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, calling her corrupt.

  • These comments were made during a meeting with right-wing parties in Madrid.

  • The Spanish government responded by recalling its ambassador from Buenos Aires and demanding a public apology from Milei.

  • Milei also refused to meet with King Felipe and Prime Minister Sánchez.

  • Milei's speech received support from international right-wing figures but triggered protests in Madrid against the ultra-right gathering.

  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez denounced the meeting as an attack on feminist and social justice principles.

  • EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized the attacks on politicians' family members, stressing the need for respectful discourse in international relations.

  • Milei's actions have faced widespread criticism in Spain, raising concerns about the potential impact on diplomatic ties between Argentina and Spain.

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