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Spain slams 'interference' after Milei's comments on PM Sánchez

Yesterday 12:24 Spanish Foreign Ministry slams "shameful" comments by Argentina's leader, accusing Milei of "external interference" and attempting to "foster a climate of polarisation and violence."

ARGENTINA-SPAIN RELATIONS

Milei rallies for Spain’s far right in bid to oust Sánchez

Yesterday 12:12 Argentina's President lashes out at the “sinister 21st-century socialism” that Spain “suffers under with the disgraceful dictator Pedro Sánchez.”

FOREIGN POLICY

Milei intervenes in Spain election, calls PM Sánchez ‘a dictator’

Yesterday 12:07 President brands Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez a “dictator” and urges voters to kick socialists out of office during speech to economic forum in Madrid.

DRUG-TRAFFICKING

Football hooligan gang chief arrested over ecstasy ring from Spain

28-08-2026 23:14 Pablo 'Bebote' Álvarez, leader of Independiente's 'barra brava' hooligan gang, was detained in Buenos Aires on Friday as part of a probe into an international gang accused of smuggling ecstasy into Argentina from Spain.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Atlético Madrid rule out any talks with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez

27-08-2026 11:20 Atléti says it hopes Argentine striker "will understand the decision, focusing on working in the best possible way to help the club achieve its objectives."

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei accuses Spain PM Sánchez of using immigrants to 'win votes'

03-08-2026 18:04 La Libertad Avanza leader, a fierce critic of Spanish leader, accuses Pedro Sánchez of encouraging immigration to win votes and help "perpetuate his tyranny." He presented no evidence for his claim.

WORLD CUP 2026

Domestic press laments Albiceleste defeat, hails end of an era

19-07-2026 22:35 Press reflects on Messi's emotional farewell and an uncertain future; Headlines focus on tears, farewell fears and the end of an era.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi denied dream farewell as Argentina disappoint in World Cup final

19-07-2026 20:23 Skipper's dream of lifting the trophy again, four years after he inspired Argentina to victory in Qatar, ultimately proved too good to be true.

WORLD CUP 2026

Spain shatters Argentina's dream with 1-0 win in World Cup final

19-07-2026 20:19 Disappointment for Argentina and skipper Lionel Messi in World Cup final; Barcelona striker Ferran Torres lashes home a thumping finish in the 106th minute to reward a dominant display and win Spain the World Cup.

WORLD CUP 2026

Lionel Scaloni on final defeat: Spain deserved to win World Cup

19-07-2026 20:11 Argentina coach casts doubt over his future after World Cup final loss, says his team must accept defeat with the same grace they showed when celebrating recent successes.

WORLD CUP 2026

Spain, Argentina prepare for World Cup final, Trump hails success

18-07-2026 08:35 Lionel coach Scaloni hails "legend" Messi before World Cup final.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final

17-07-2026 13:55 Holders Argentina are bidding to become the first team in 64 years to successfully defend the title, in what likely to be the final World Cup match of captain Lionel Messi's career.

WORLD CUP 2026: FINAL

King Messi faces Prince Yamal in final with World Cup at stake

16-07-2026 17:14 Almost 20 years on from the famous photo that Argentina’s skipper took with football’s newest star when Lamine Yamal was just a baby, the two will go head-to-head with the World Cup trophy at stake.

WORLD CUP 2026: THE FINAL

Master and apprentice as Spain, Argentina coaches meet in World Cup final

16-07-2026 15:39 Nine years ago, Argentina's coach was just another former professional player pursuing a career in coaching, studying for his pro-licence on the outskirts of Madrid. His teacher on the course? Luis de la Fuente.

WORLD CUP 2026

Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final

15-07-2026 23:05 Argentina captain added another chapter to his astonishing career on Wednesday, inspiring his team to victory in their semi-final against England.

FOOTBALL TRANSFERS

Real Madrid bids 150 million euros for Atlético's Julián Álvarez

09-06-2026 15:31 Real Madrid says Atlético Madrid had rejected the club's offer of 150 million euros for Argentine forward Julián Álvarez.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May 1

23-03-2026 13:34 EU authorities say sweeping free-trade agreement with South America's Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1; Pending court ruling could still throw spanner in the works.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina to now face Mauritania and Zambia in March friendlies

21-03-2026 11:14 World champions will play both matches at La Bombonera after the Finalissima against Spain was cancelled and a planned friendly against Guatemala fell through, due to FIFA regulations.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina's 'Finalissima' clash with Spain cancelled, confirms UEFA

15-03-2026 18:38 The 'Finalissima' clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU says it will provisionally apply contested Mercosur trade deal

27-02-2026 08:31 European Union announces it will implement provisionally its mammoth trade deal with the Mercosur trade bloc while waiting for a top court's ruling on its legality.

US ATTACKS VENEZUELA

Venezuela's allies condemn US attack and removal of Maduro

03-01-2026 08:35 Venezuela's neighbours and allies of its President Nicolás Maduro condemn large scale US strike on the South American country and removal of leader.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Key European Union vote on Mercosur trade deal expected mid-December

01-12-2025 10:05 Vote by European Union member states on trade agreement with South American bloc expected to take place between December 16 and 19, according to reports, just ahead of Mercosur summit in Brazil.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei plans visit to Paraguay for Peña meeting and CPAC event

10-09-2025 17:38 President to meet Paraguayan counterpart, address conservative summit after scrapping Spain trip for far-right rally.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei cancels trip to Madrid far-right rally after election blow

09-09-2025 18:03 President Milei backtracks on trip to Spanish capital for far-right rally hosted by Vox in wake of election defeat.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Organisers of far-right rally in Madrid says Milei will attend

08-09-2025 13:38 Organisers of Europa Viva 2025 event say President Javier Milei will attend the far-right rally in Madrid this weekend.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU presents Mercosur deal for member states' approval

03-09-2025 11:23 Agreement would form a 700-million-customer free-trade area – the world's biggest – but it still faces opposition in Europe over agricultural concerns.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei renews attacks on Spanish PM Sánchez during Madrid visit

08-06-2025 20:47 President Javier Milei renews expletive-laden criticism of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as bilateral ties plummet.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

President Milei begins 10-day tour of Italy, France, Spain, Israel

05-06-2025 15:34 Javier Milei departs for the longest international tour of his Presidency; La Libertad Avanza leader will meet Pope Leo, Macron and Meloni, but the main event will be his time in Israel.

Independence claim

Small island of Annobón seeks recognition from Argentina

03-06-2025 10:18 Separatists on the tiny African island of Annobón, part of Equatorial Guinea, appeal to Argentina for support for its independence claim, citing historical ties to viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.

As I see it

When the machines stop working

03-05-2025 07:00 A growing proportion of decisions that affect people will be made by artefacts that can be hacked either by individuals working for hostile regimes, religious zealots who disapprove of Western ways or mere mischief-makers who get a kick out of provoking turmoil.

by James Neilson

BUSINESS

Telefónica posts 49-million-euro loss on Latin America write-offs

27-02-2025 10:58 Spanish telecoms giant suffered writedown of assets in Latin America, where group begun the sale of several subsidiaries.

BUSINESS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Milei vows ‘monopoly’ probe as Telefónica sells to Clarín

25-02-2025 11:39 Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica announces US$1.25-billion deal to sell subsidiary to Telecom Argentina; Milei vows ‘monopoly’ probe into takeover by company controlled by Grupo Clarin.

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT

Telefónica’s US$1.25-billion Argentina sale draws Milei’s scrutiny

24-02-2025 18:56 Telefónica agrees to sell its operations in Argentina to Telecom Argentina SA for US$1.25 billion, drawing a warning for President Javier Milei's government that it will review the transaction.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU reaches long-sought Mercosur deal despite French objections

06-12-2024 12:47 European Union and Mercosur bloc clinch trade deal despite objections of France, which will try to block process; Signing and ratification process could take as long as 18 months.

EU-Mercosur Deal

French farmers threaten 'chaos' over proposed EU-Mercosur deal

19-11-2024 13:19 Farmers protest against the free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Latin American countries of Mercosur, with Paris leading the resistance against ratification of the proposed deal.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

New push for EU-South America trade deal despite French fury

13-11-2024 10:24 European Union and Mercosur blocs are reviving efforts to finalise an agreement by year’s end, aiming to create the largest free-trade zone globally. European leaders are pushing for swift progress, but France's resistance is becoming more vocal.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Spain names new ambassador to Argentina, five months on from Sánchez-Milei spat

29-10-2024 09:24 Spanish government appoints new ambassador to Argentina, five months on from a diplomatic crisis sparked by a war of words between Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and President Javier Milei.