The dispute began when Spain’s transport minister accused Argentina’s President Javier Milei of drug use during last year’s election campaign. Spain and Argentina are now engaged in a war of words over this issue, as well as economic decline.
The controversy started when Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente made the comments during a panel discussion in Salamanca, insinuating that Milei had taken substances during the campaign. Milei’s office later condemned the remarks and criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for various reasons.
In response, Spain expressed anger at the accusations, stating that they do not reflect the true relationship between the two countries. Despite this, the feud continues to escalate as Milei plans to visit Spain soon, avoiding a meeting with Sanchez.
The strained relations between the two leaders can be traced back to Sanchez’s support for Milei’s rival in the election and Milei’s public endorsement of Spain’s far-right Vox party. The tension between the two countries is likely to persist even after Milei’s visit.