Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei insults Lula and judge FAST-MOVING
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a 25‑minute speech at the Liberal Party (PL) convention in São Paulo, where he endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy. In the address he called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a “thief” and a “prisoner” and denounced Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes as “trash” (or “bald trash”) for denying him a visit to former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by summoning its ambassador in Buenos Aires, Julio Bitelli, for consultations and later recalled him to Brasília – a diplomatic measure indicating strong discontent. Supreme Court president Edson Fachin labelled Milei’s remarks a “disrespectful reference to a magistrate of the highest court.”
Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof warned that the row could damage Brazil‑Argentina trade and investment. Milei also claimed that Brazil financed 25% of an “anti‑Argentine campaign.” The incident has heightened tensions between the two neighbours.
Entities: Alexandre de Moraes · Edson Fachin · Flávio Bolsonaro · Javier Milei · Julio Bitelli · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Supreme Court president Edson Fachin called Milei’s comments a disrespectful reference to a magistrate. (Fachin’s statement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Milei referred to Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes as “trash”. (Milei’s speech)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina’s Governor Axel Kicillof warned that the diplomatic row could harm Brazil‑Argentina trade and investment. (Kicillof’s comments)
- [● 19 SOURCES] Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations. (shared)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Milei’s remarks were made at an event supporting Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy. (event description)
- [● 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.
- [● 20 SOURCES] Javier Milei called Supreme Federal Court minister Alexandre de Moraes “trash” (or “bald trash”). (shared)
- [● 18 SOURCES] Javier Milei called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a “thief” and a “prisoner”. (shared)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Governor Axel Kicillof warned that the diplomatic row could harm Brazil‑Argentina trade and investment. (shared)
- [● 16 SOURCES] Supreme Court president Edson Fachin said Milei’s comments were a “disrespectful reference to a magistrate of the highest court”. (shared)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Javier Milei delivered a speech at the Liberal Party (PL) convention in São Paulo supporting Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy. (shared)