Milei confirms his statements and refuses to apologize
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, has reaffirmed his controversial statements about the wife of the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, triggering a diplomatic crisis between both countries. In an interview with the Argentine television network Todo Noticias, Milei has reiterated that he has no intention of apologizing to the Spanish president, since he considers that he was the one attacked in this situation. Furthermore, he has described the leader of the PSOE as a ‘coward’ because of his reaction.
Accusations and reduction of the diplomatic crisis
Milei has tried to minimize the impact of the diplomatic crisis, stating that relations between both countries will not be broken due to a ‘bond’ that ‘no one will be able to break’. She stressed that the relationship is not built by the leaders, but by the people, and pointed out the importance of the flow of immigration from Spain as a factor that will maintain the link.
Crossed accusations and political confrontation
In addition, Milei has accused Pedro Sánchez of collaborating with Kirchnerism to take political advantage of the controversy, insinuating that Argentine opponents are also involved in the diplomatic crisis. She has emphasized that Kirchnerists fear that his government will continue to advance in corruption investigations, and has invited a review of his speech, where she mentions the brotherhood between the Spanish and Argentine people.
Reproaches to the Spanish government
The Argentine president has taken the opportunity to criticize the Spanish government, recalling Sánchez’s support for certain candidates during the presidential campaign and the accusations made by several Spanish officials against him. He has denounced a smear campaign against him, including accusations of science denialism, xenophobia and fascism, regarding them as aggravated insults.
Conclusion and final accusations
Milei concluded by accusing former Argentine president Alberto Fernández of being an advisor to Sánchez, describing this relationship as ‘very serious’. She has suggested that the Spanish government uses the state to attack it, claiming this demonstrates the ‘dirt’ of it.
