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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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- [● 13 SOURCES] In the first round of the Brazilian presidential election, Flávio Bolsonaro received approximately 47% of the votes. diarioprimerahora.com · panoramadenoticias.com.ar · laverdadonline.com · www.lavozdesanjusto.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar · +8 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Javier Milei described the first-round election results in Brazil as a 'great triumph'. laverdadonline.com · www.lavozdesanjusto.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · catamarcaprovincia.com.ar · www.villamercedes.info · +1 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Javier Milei labeled Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a 'thief' on Instagram. diarioprimerahora.com · panoramadenoticias.com.ar · laverdadonline.com · eldiarionica.com · www.lavozdesanjusto.com.ar · +10 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Ian Vásquez of the Cato Institute stated that corruption is a major reason for the rejection of Lula and his party. diarioprimerahora.com · panoramadenoticias.com.ar · laverdadonline.com · eldiarionica.com · www.lavozdesanjusto.com.ar · +9 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] In the first round of the Brazilian presidential election, Lula da Silva received approximately 45% of the votes. diarioprimerahora.com · panoramadenoticias.com.ar · laverdadonline.com · www.lavozdesanjusto.com.ar · newsonline.com.ar · +8 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] A runoff election in Brazil is scheduled for October 25. diarioprimerahora.com · panoramadenoticias.com.ar · laverdadonline.com · eldiarionica.com · www.lavozdesanjusto.com.ar · +10 more