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Editorial: El País
May 20, 2024
- A diplomatic crisis sparked between Spain and Argentina due to an international rally held by the far-right in Madrid.
- The Argentinean President, Javier Milei, publicly insulted the Spanish President, Pedro Sánchez, and his wife Begoña Gómez.
- Milei demonstrated an unprecedented disrespect during his visit, with no attempt to meet with Sánchez or the King.
- This act caused great surprise given the provided support and facilities as a statesman.
- Milei has already caused several diplomatic clashes during his term, including an incident with Colombia.
- The reaction at the far-right conclave to these insults was applause, not backlash.
- The PP has overlooked the insult to Spain's national institution that Sánchez's incident represents.
Conclusion: Milei's attacks are unjustified, neither by context nor political differences, and overshadow the dignity of his position. He should apologize to not spoil the historical and familial ties between Spain and Argentina.