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Milei equates socialism with fascism at Madrid summit

Javier Milei used the Ibero-American summit in Madrid to equate socialism with fascism and attack progressive agendas. He avoided personal insults against Pedro Sánchez and praised Felipe VI for keeping the meeting open to governments with differences.

Milei misses Madrid summit opening and royal gala

Javier Milei arrived in Madrid at about 17:00 and met Vox leader Santiago Abascal. He skipped the Ibero-American summit's opening ceremony and the royal gala dinner; neither event appeared on his official agenda.

Spain opens candidate filing for 29 November election

Parties and coalitions can submit their candidate lists through Monday 26 October. PSOE and Frente Amplio have agreed a joint Senate slate called 'Senado de Progreso', while PP and Vox are still discussing a possible formula.

Milei arrives in Spain without a planned Abascal meeting

Javier Milei has arrived in Spain during the pre-campaign, with no meeting planned with Santiago Abascal. His circle says he will meet Isabel Díaz Ayuso, but the Community of Madrid has not confirmed it; protests over his presence are also part of the visit.

Gabilondo seeks urgent protection for overseas voters

Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene before the 29 November election. The restriction affects Spaniards on the overseas electoral register, while naturalised citizens living in Spain can still vote.

UK minister says Argentina cannot retake Falklands

Britain says Argentina lacks the military capacity to seize the Falkland Islands and that the UK can defend them. The warning followed Javier Milei's renewed sovereignty claim at the UN and his call for negotiations over the islands.