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Javier Milei criticizes Pedro Sánchez during Madrid visit
Argentine President Javier Milei engaged in a series of sharp verbal confrontations during his visit to Madrid, Spain. Speaking at the Nueva Economía Forum, Milei labeled Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez an ‘impresentable dictator’, ‘thief’, and ‘corrupt’. He further characterized the Spanish government as a branch of Argentine ‘Kirchnerism’ and urged Spanish citizens to ‘kick the socialists out’ of power in the upcoming general elections scheduled for November 29.
During the visit, Milei met with Madrid Community President Isabel Díaz Ayuso but did not meet with Sánchez or leaders of the People's Party (PP). He also declined a meeting with King Felipe VI, as the Spanish Royal House noted that such audiences typically require a concurrent meeting with the Prime Minister. Milei also faced criticism from Spanish media after he verbally insulted a journalist from Cadena SER, calling her ‘intellectually short’ and a ‘miserable politician’ following a question regarding his presence in Spain.
In response to the insults, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal condemnation of Milei’s remarks, rejecting external interference and the use of inflammatory language. Meanwhile, Pedro Sánchez responded to the tension by sharing a song by Argentine singer Lali Espósito on social media.
Entities
Felipe VI · Isabel Díaz Ayuso · Javier Milei · King Felipe VI · Madrid · Nueva Economía Fórum · PSOE · Pedro Sánchez · People's Party · Santiago Abascal · Spain · Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 25 SOURCES] Milei described the Spanish government as a branch of the Argentine Kirchnerism. www.diaridetarragona.com · www.apuntmedia.es · www.4semanas.com · www.esdiario.com · quediario.com.ar · +14 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Milei accused the Spanish government of fostering a migration ‘invasion’ in Ceuta for electoral purposes. www.diaridetarragona.com · www.apuntmedia.es · quediario.com.ar · www.eltributuc.com.ar · enfoquemisiones.com · +10 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] King Felipe VI declined to receive Milei because Milei refused to meet with Pedro Sánchez. entreriosya.com.ar · opinionpropia.com.ar · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · diarioelatlantico.com.ar · diariofirmat.com.ar · +2 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Isabel Díaz Ayuso confirmed a meeting with Javier Milei in Madrid. www.diaridetarragona.com · www.apuntmedia.es · www.elliberal.cat · lv7.com.ar · www.informeseprimero.com.ar · +10 more
- [● 46 SOURCES] Javier Milei called Pedro Sánchez an ‘unpresentable dictator’. www.diaridetarragona.com · www.esdiario.com · www.apuntmedia.es · www.4semanas.com · quediario.com.ar · +28 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] Milei urged Spaniards to ‘kick the socialists out’ of power. www.diaridetarragona.com · www.apuntmedia.es · www.4semanas.com · quediario.com.ar · www.eltributuc.com.ar · +18 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Santiago Abascal did not meet with Milei due to his election campaign schedule. www.esdiario.com · www.apuntmedia.es · www.elliberal.cat · notasdeactualidad.com.ar · lv7.com.ar · +7 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The PSOE party displayed a banner at its Ferraz headquarters welcoming 'leftists' to Spain. www.yorumla.net · www.esdiario.com · www.4semanas.com · www.apuntmedia.es
- [● 16 SOURCES] Javier Milei claimed the Falkland Islands are Argentine by right, history, and geography. www.apuntmedia.es · www.eltributuc.com.ar · enfoquemisiones.com · www.4semanas.com · www.diaridetarragona.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Pedro Sánchez responded to Milei by sharing the song 'Fanático' by Lali Espósito. www.cadenamaxima.com.ar · corta.com · lapioneradeclorinda.com · bellerdigital.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal condemnation of Milei's remarks. www.miperiodico.com.ar