Spain's foreign ministry called Javier Milei's remarks 'shameful' interference after the Argentine president called Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a 'dictator' in Madrid and urged voters to remove the Socialists before the November 29 snap election. Brazil's foreign ministry separately accused Milei of interference for calling Lula a 'thief', and US Representative Gregory Meeks criticized his endorsement of a Florida Republican.
Why it matters: The remarks have strained Argentina's relations with Spain and Brazil during election campaigns in both countries.
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.