Argentina-Spain Diplomatic Rift Escalates Over Personal Insults
Milei's remarks about Sánchez's wife deepen crisis, divert attention from domestic issues.
- Argentina's President Javier Milei insulted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife at a far-right rally in Madrid.
- Spain recalled its ambassador and demanded an apology, which Milei refused, further straining relations.
- Milei accuses Sánchez of using the conflict to distract from his own political problems in Spain.
- The diplomatic row helps Milei overshadow Argentina's economic struggles and ongoing protests.
- Spain's withdrawal of its ambassador could impact economic ties, with Spain being a major investor in Argentina.