Politics · Madrid, Spain · October 21, 2026

Spain and Brazil accuse Milei of election interference

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 20, 7:27 PM ET

Argentine President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a dictator at an event in Madrid ahead of Spain's November 29 snap election, and earlier called Lula a thief who might try to steal Brazil's runoff. Spain's foreign ministry called the remarks shameful external interference, and Brazil's called them an unacceptable attempt at foreign interference.

Why it matters

The disputes strain Argentina's relations with two major trading partners.

Background

Milei, a libertarian elected in 2023, has openly backed allied candidates abroad. A US Democratic lawmaker also accused him of interfering in the US midterms.

The story so far

1. Oct 17Sánchez says the Iran war has cost Europeans over $112 billion
2. Oct 21Spain and Brazil accuse Milei of election interference
3. Oct 22Spain and Brazil accuse Argentina's Milei of election interference

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Sources

• MercoPress ↗Oct 21, 10:31 AM ET
• Buenos Aires Times ↗Oct 21, 11:24 AM ET
• Buenos Aires Times ↗Oct 20, 7:27 PM ET

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