Spain Recalls Ambassador After Argentina's Milei Calls PM's Wife 'Corrupt' at Madrid Rally on May 19

May 20, 2024, 07:00 AM

Spain has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after Argentina's President Javier Milei made derogatory comments about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, during a far-right rally in Madrid on May 19. Milei, who attended the conservative Vox conference led by Santiago Abascal, called Gómez 'corrupt,' which has sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations. Spain has also summoned Argentina's envoy and demanded a public apology from Milei. The diplomatic tension has intensified, with Argentina stating it has nothing to apologize for. Spanish businesses have also condemned Milei’s comments, emphasizing that such remarks are not in the tone of friendly relations between the two countries.