Spain recalls ambassador to Argentina, Buenos Aries calls 'brothers' with Madrid, affirms 'no diplomatic conflict'

Despite the Spanish government recalling its ambassador in Buenos Aires following statements by Argentine President Javier Milei, the South American nation continues to affirm its "brotherly" relationship with the European country.

The crisis in Spain-Argentina relations has prompted Madrid to recall its ambassador to Buenos Aires. Pictured: The Spanish Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Source: AFP)

On May 21, Argentine presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni affirmed that the country would not take any diplomatic measures in response to Spain's recall of its ambassador. The Argentine government never intended to withdraw its ambassador from a "brotherly" country like Spain.

According to the spokesperson, there is no diplomatic conflict between Buenos Aires and Madrid; the current crisis is merely a personal matter between Argentine President Javier Milei and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and this will not create tension in relations between the two countries.

Sharing this view, Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino argued that personal relationships between leaders should not be allowed to affect bilateral relations.

The conflict between the two countries flared up after President Milei made strong remarks that Spain considered offensive to Prime Minister Sánchez and his wife.

The Spanish government immediately recalled its ambassador in Buenos Aires and demanded a public apology from Argentina.

Although the Argentine government spokesperson and the foreign minister are trying to de-escalate the situation, Milei himself continues to make statements that risk escalating tensions.

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