Cacique Cobra Coral halts climate assistance to Argentina after Milei's remarks

The Fundação Cacique Cobra Coral announced an indefinite suspension of its climate‑assistance program to Argentina, saying it will resume only after the Argentine government issues a formal apology for statements made by President Javier Milei. Milei, speaking at a Liberal Party convention that endorsed Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy, called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a “thief” and referred to Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes as “lixo careca.” The foundation described the comments as a political attack on Brazil and warned that, "while there is no formal apology, Argentina will be on its own risk" as the El Niño phenomenon develops.

The foundation, founded in 1931 by medium Ângelo Scritori and now led by his daughter Adelaide Scritori, claims to have provided mystical weather‑intervention services to Argentina since the 1982 Falklands War, including “anti‑blackout” operations aimed at boosting rainfall during droughts. It maintains partnerships with Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and state governments, and its decision reflects the heightened diplomatic tension between the two neighboring nations.