Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 6:49:00 AM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:30:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:30:15 AM UTC

Milei skips the opening of the Ibero-American Summit and meets Abascal in Madrid

The source reports that Argentine President Javier Milei skipped the summit opening and a dinner hosted by Spain’s King and Queen, then met Vox leader Santiago Abascal in Madrid during Spain’s election campaign.

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Affected location: Madrid

Illustrative image: Antifascist demonstration against President Milei's homophobic remarks at the Davos Forum. Protesters gathered in front of the Argentine embassy in Madrid, expressing their opposition and defending LGBTQ+ rights. — Barcex/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The item records political contact between Argentine and Spanish political figures alongside an Ibero-American summit.

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MercoPress UK Milei skips the opening of the Ibero-American Summit and meets Abascal in Madrid

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