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Argentina's Milei insults Brazil's Lula, Brazil recalls ambassador FAST-MOVING

Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a speech at the Liberal Party (PL) convention in São Paulo, supporting Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy. During the address he repeatedly insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, calling him a “presidiário” and a “thief”, and also attacked Supreme Federal Court minister Alexandre de Moraes, labeling him “lixo careca” (bald trash).

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) responded by summoning Brazil’s ambassador in Buenos Aires, Julio Bitelli, for consultations in Brasília – a diplomatic protest signalling strong displeasure. Brazilian Supreme Court president Edson Fachin denounced Milei’s remarks as a disrespectful reference to a magistrate of the highest court. Governor of Buenos Aires province Axel Kicillof warned that the row could damage Brazil‑Argentina trade and investment. Milei additionally claimed that the Brazilian government funded 25 % of a supposed “anti‑Argentina” campaign.

The incident has heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries and prompted a series of official statements from both governments.

Entities: Alexandre de Moraes · Edson Fachin · Flávio Bolsonaro · Javier Milei · Julio Bitelli · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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  • [● 5 SOURCES] Supreme Court president Edson Fachin called Milei’s comments a disrespectful reference to a magistrate. (Fachin’s statement)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Argentina’s Governor Axel Kicillof warned that the diplomatic row could harm Brazil‑Argentina trade and investment. (Kicillof’s comments)
  • [● 21 SOURCES] Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations. (Brazilian diplomatic response.)
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Milei’s remarks were made at an event supporting Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy. (PL convention in São Paulo.)
  • [● 5 SOURCES] Javier Milei referred to Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes as “trash”. (Milei’s speech at the PL convention.)
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Argentine President Javier Milei called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a “thief” and a “prisoner” during a speech in São Paulo. (Milei’s speech)
  • [● 7 SOURCES] Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled ambassador Julio Bitelli to Argentina for consultations in Brasília.
  • [● 22 SOURCES] Javier Milei called Supreme Federal Court minister Alexandre de Moraes “trash” (or “bald trash”). (shared)
  • [● 20 SOURCES] Javier Milei called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a “thief” and a “prisoner”. (Belongs to articles: 50294318-1a53-48d4-bc1c-7df5a60e5fa8, 1e34c444-d8a9-4406-a435-c46de4102b43, 6d2ed493-6b50-43d0-abd9)
  • [● 8 SOURCES] Governor Axel Kicillof warned that the diplomatic row could harm Brazil‑Argentina trade and investment. (Statement by the Buenos Aires governor.)
  • [● 17 SOURCES] Supreme Court president Edson Fachin said Milei’s comments were a “disrespectful reference to a magistrate of the highest court”. (Fachin’s official note.)
  • [● 22 SOURCES] Javier Milei delivered a speech at the Liberal Party (PL) convention in São Paulo supporting Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy. (shared)

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