Argentine President Javier Milei opened the Madrid Forum, an international gathering of far-right leaders and parties, held this year in Chile. True to his combative style, Milei used his opening remarks to launch personal attacks against political opponents rather than focus solely on policy.
According to reports, the libertarian leader referred to left-wing politicians using a crude Spanish slang term that translates roughly to “filthy leftists,” and took a particular jab at Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, comparing him unfavorably to a potato in a colorful insult implying he is even less trustworthy or more “dirty” in a political sense.
The Madrid Forum is a platform that brings together right-wing and far-right figures from Spain and Latin America to discuss shared ideological positions, often centered on opposition to socialism, immigration restrictions, and free-market economics. Milei, known for his fiery rhetoric and unconventional public persona, has positioned himself as one of the most prominent voices of this international far-right movement since taking office in Argentina.
His remarks are likely to deepen the already tense relationship between Argentina and Spain, as well as fuel further controversy over his diplomatic style, which frequently mixes ideological messaging with personal insults toward foreign leaders.
For the full story and more details, read the original report at jornada.com.mx.
Source: Milei inaugura cumbre de ultraderecha Foro Madrid en Chile arremetiendo contra "zurdos mugrosos" (jornada.com.mx). English version produced with AI assistance.
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