In his speech, the president slighted the country’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, reigniting tensions from earlier this month by describing Sánchez’s wife Begoña Gómez as “corrupt”. “With his behavior, Milei has pushed the relationship between Spain and Argentina to its most critical point in recent history,” Albares said, adding that Spain is demanding a public apology from Milei. Two weeks ago, Madrid and Buenos Aires had already traded barbs after Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente suggested Milei was a drug user. Milei’s office released a statement condemning the remarks and accusing Sánchez of carrying out policies that have brought “death and poverty” to Spain. You may also be interested in: Milei says Spain’s Sanchez brings ‘death and poverty’ after drug use jibe

Source: Bueno Aires Herald May 20, 2024 05:04 UTC