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The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, responded to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei in an interview with CNN en Español. Milei called López Obrador “ignorant” and accused him of calling him a “conservative faco.”
López Obrador retaliated by saying that he doesn’t understand how Argentines, known for their intelligence, could vote for someone who is inaccurate and despises the people. He also criticized Milei’s offensive statements towards other world figures, including accusing his countryman Pope Francis of being a communist.
Despite this, the Mexican president did not announce any retaliatory measures against Argentina. In fact, he emphasized that he would not sever ties with Argentina despite any differences between the two leaders. López Obrador has always believed that diplomacy is key to resolving conflicts and avoiding unnecessary tension.
Milei justified his remarks by sharing examples of López Obrador’s past attacks on other leaders like the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro. However, López Obrador reiterated his confusion as to why Argentines voted for someone who has made such disparaging remarks about important figures like Pope Francis.
In conclusion, while there may be ongoing tensions between Milei and López Obrador, it seems that both leaders are committed to maintaining diplomatic relations and avoiding any official actions that could escalate the conflict further.