Argentine President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a “dictator” during remarks in Madrid and criticized his socialist stance on immigration. Spain’s Foreign Ministry condemned Milei’s comments as “shameful,” accusing him of external interference and of trying to foster polarization and violence.
WHO:Argentine President Javier Milei; Spain’s Foreign Ministry
WHAT:Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a “dictator” during remarks in Madrid, prompting Spain’s Foreign Ministry to condemn the comments.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM ET
WHERE:Madrid, Spain
WHY:Milei criticized Sánchez’s socialist stance on immigration; Spain’s Foreign Ministry said its response was prompted by what it called external interference.
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