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Argentina's Milei Sparks Diplomatic Crisis with Spain

9/9/2025

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Javier Milei's "corrupt" remark about Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife sparked a diplomatic crisis.
Spain responded by recalling its ambassador to Argentina for five months.
In June, Milei called Sanchez a "crook" during an economic forum in Madrid.
The Europa Viva 2025 event will host Milei and other leaders, organized by a far-right group.
Thousands are expected at the rally by Patriots for Europe, led by Jordan Bardella.

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Story summary

Javier Milei's "corrupt" remark about Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife sparked a diplomatic crisis.
Spain responded by recalling its ambassador to Argentina for five months.
In June, Milei called Sanchez a "crook" during an economic forum in Madrid.
The Europa Viva 2025 event will host Milei and other leaders, organized by a far-right group.
Thousands are expected at the rally by Patriots for Europe, led by Jordan Bardella.