Milei and Sánchez exchange a cold greeting at Ibero-American Summit

Argentine President Javier Milei and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met briefly at the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, following a history of strained relations marked by personal attacks. Their greeting was notably cold, reflecting ongoing tensions that escalated into a diplomatic crisis earlier this year. This encounter was their first public interaction since Milei's derogatory remarks about Sánchez, which included calling him a "dictator." The political discord between the two leaders has been characterized by ideological differences and personal disputes, culminating in Spain withdrawing its ambassador from Argentina in May 2024 after Milei's criticisms during a Vox party event.