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Javier Milei calls Brazilian President Lula a 'thief' amid election tension

Argentine President Javier Milei has renewed his verbal attacks against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, calling him a 'thief' via Instagram. Milei shared a post from the US-based Cato Institute featuring Ian Vásquez, who suggested that corruption is a primary reason for the rejection of Lula and his party.

These comments come as Brazil prepares for a presidential runoff election on October 25. In the first round held on October 4, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secured approximately 47.15% of the vote, while Lula da Silva received approximately 45.02%. Because neither candidate surpassed the 50% threshold, they will face each other in a second round.

Milei has previously expressed support for Flávio Bolsonaro, describing the first-round results as a 'great triumph.' The ongoing rhetoric has exacerbated diplomatic tensions between Argentina and Brazil, following previous incidents where Milei referred to Lula as a 'prisoner' and 'socialist trash' during a campaign event in São Paulo in July.

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Argentina · Brazil · Cato Institute · Flávio Bolsonaro · Javier Milei · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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CON LULA, CONTRA EL FASCISMO [www.mateamargo.org.uy]
CÓDIGOS DEL PODER [elecodelmante.com]