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The Ibero‑American Summit of heads of state and government concluded in Madrid on Thursday with a mix of diplomatic gestures and sharp political rhetoric. The event, which brought together ten leaders from the 22 countries that make up the Ibero‑American space, was hosted by Spain, Portugal and Andorra. During the morning plenary, Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a speech in which he compared socialism to fascism. “The fascist maxim: everything in the State, nothing outside the State, nothing against the State, describes socialist states,” Milei said. He went on to say that socialist governments “share an hatred of the free market, adore state intervention, nationalise companies, regulate the economy, control the media and spread propaganda and indoctrination.” In his remarks, Milei omitted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from the list of officials he would read his speech to. The two leaders exchanged only a brief, “cold” handshake in the morning, while Spanish King Felipe VI, Prime Minister Sánchez and Ibero‑American Secretary General Andrés Allamand welcomed the delegations at the Royal Collections Gallery, a museum that houses works reflecting Spain’s historical and dynastic heritage. After the summit’s final declaration, which Argentina chose to dissociate itself from three of the four main points, Sánchez held a press conference with Allamand and Honduran President Nasry Asfura. Asfura, who will host the next summit in 2028, was praised by Sánchez for his role in organising the event. “Presidents are here to unite, not to confront,” Sánchez said. “Even with different ideas, respect for truth and for the way politics is conducted is paramount.” He added that he understood the positions of the Argentine president but emphasised the importance of unity in multilateral settings. Milei’s visit to Madrid also included a private meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, who had previously urged him to return to the capital for the summit. The meeting was held behind closed doors and was not covered by the press. The summit, which featured leaders from 19 Latin American countries plus Spain, Portugal and Andorra, ended with a statement of cooperation and a commitment to future dialogue among Ibero‑American states. Article source: Clarin Digital | Image credit: Clarin Digital
The Ibero‑American Summit of heads of state and government concluded in Madrid on Thursday with a mix of diplomatic gestures and sharp political rhetoric. The event, which brought together ten leaders from the 22 countries that make up the Ibero‑American space, was hosted by Spain, Portugal and Andorra. During the morning plenary, Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a speech in which he compared socialism to fascism. “The fascist maxim: everything in the State, nothing outside the State, nothing against the State, describes socialist states,” Milei said. He went on to say that socialist governments “share an hatred of the free market, adore state intervention, nationalise companies, regulate the economy, control the media and spread propaganda and indoctrination.” In his remarks, Milei omitted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez from the list of officials he would read his speech to. The two leaders exchanged only a brief, “cold” handshake in the morning, while Spanish King Felipe VI, Prime Minister Sánchez and Ibero‑American Secretary General Andrés Allamand welcomed the delegations at the Royal Collections Gallery, a museum that houses works reflecting Spain’s historical and dynastic heritage. After the summit’s final declaration, which Argentina chose to dissociate itself from three of the four main points, Sánchez held a press conference with Allamand and Honduran President Nasry Asfura. Asfura, who will host the next summit in 2028, was praised by Sánchez for his role in organising the event. “Presidents are here to unite, not to confront,” Sánchez said. “Even with different ideas, respect for truth and for the way politics is conducted is paramount.” He added that he understood the positions of the Argentine president but emphasised the importance of unity in multilateral settings. Milei’s visit to Madrid also included a private meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, who had previously urged him to return to the capital for the summit. The meeting was held behind closed doors and was not covered by the press. The summit, which featured leaders from 19 Latin American countries plus Spain, Portugal and Andorra, ended with a statement of cooperation and a commitment to future dialogue among Ibero‑American states.
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