Milei missed the opening ceremony of the Ibero-American Summit and did not attend the gala hosted by the King and Queen, but he did meet with Abascal

La NaciónIndependent🔒ConservativeNov 5

Argentine President Javier Milei responded to a social media post by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the pontiff's upcoming visit to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. In his reply, Milei acknowledged the Pope's request for prayers to strengthen faith and hope during the trip. Separately, Milei skipped the opening ceremony of the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, missing the traditional group photo with King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Despite his absence from the main event, reports indicate he met with Santiago Abascal, leader of the Vox party.

Bias read (Conservative): The headline emphasizes the Pope's message rather than the diplomatic snub, while the body highlights the surprise caused by the President's absence and notes his meeting with a far-right figure, framing the event through a lens of political disruption and alliance.

La NaciónIndependent🔒ConservativeNov 5

Argentine President Javier Milei skipped the opening ceremony and royal gala dinner of the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, surprising Spanish organizers and the Royal Household. While other Latin American leaders attended the event at the Royal Theatre and dined with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, Milei was absent from both occasions. Instead, he met privately with Santiago Abascal, leader of Spain’s far-right Vox party, an encounter that had been avoided during his previous visit due to local election campaigns. Argentine presidential officials stated that attendance at the gala was not part of Milei’s scheduled itinerary, despite expectations from the host country. The meeting with Abascal included a social media photo, marking a shift from their previously low-profile interactions.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames Milei’s absence as a deliberate snub toward the Spanish establishment by emphasizing 'surprise' and 'faltazo', while highlighting his alignment with the far-right Vox leader over diplomatic protocol.

Página/12Party-alignedProgressiveNov 4

Argentine President Javier Milei traveled to Spain for the Ibero-American Summit during the country's ongoing electoral campaign. During his visit, he met with Santiago Abascal, the leader of the far-right Vox party, while deliberately avoiding a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Milei publicly accused Sanchez of being corrupt. The article notes that the Spanish King ignored Milei upon his arrival.

Bias read (Progressive): The headline uses pejorative terms like 'ultraderecha' and emphasizes the negative detail of being 'ignored by the king,' reflecting a critical stance toward the Argentine president's alignment with far-right figures.