Milei attacks left-wing leaders Sánchez and Lula during Spain trip
The Argentine president called a Spanish journalist ‘intelectually limited’ after she asked about the reactions to his Madrid visit La entrada Milei attacks left-wing leaders Sánchez and Lula during Spain trip se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
President Javier Milei's Madrid trip has intensified international political tensions as he labeled Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a "dictator" and suggested Brazil's Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva might try to "steal" his country's presidential election. Milei also criticized a Spanish journalist who questioned if his visit, meant to support the far right before Spain's November 29 snap elections, would make right-wing parties "uncomfortable."
These remarks escalate the already strained relations between Argentina, Spain, and Brazil. Milei has repeatedly insulted and harshly criticized both Sánchez and Lula. During his business event in Madrid, Milei called Sánchez a "disgraceful dictator" and urged Spaniards to "kick socialists out" in the November elections, potentially replacing Sánchez if his party does not secure a majority.
Sánchez responded by posting a photo of himself listening to an Argentine pop singer's song in protest of Milei's frequent criticism. Milei's visit also drew protests from Sánchez's PSOE supporters and progressive sectors, who labeled him "fascist." Milei's visit to Spain is his third international trip in the past month and third visit to Spain this year, with his agenda including appearances at business and right-wing events.
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