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Argentina‑Brazil diplomatic row continues after Milei insul

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Argentina‑Brazil diplomatic row ~~intensifies~~ continues after Milei ~~insults~~ insul

During a rally in São Paulo supporting Flávio Bolsonaro, Argentine President Javier Milei ~~used a string of insults against~~ insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, calling him a “presidiário”, “ladrón” and “socialist ~~trash”. He~~ trash”, and also disparaged Supreme Court judge Alexandre de ~~Moraes, labeling him~~ Moraes as “lixo ~~careca” (bald trash).~~ careca”. Brazil’s Finance Minister Dario Durigan ~~responded by calling~~ labeled Milei a ~~“clown”.~~ “clown”, while Vice‑President Geraldo Alckmin condemned the remarks as lamentable and harmful to Argentina. Lula ~~replied~~ responded with ~~the sarcastic question~~ sarcasm, asking “¿Quién es ese tipo?” and ~~said~~ pledged a firm but measured response. Brazil ~~would act “firmly” while keeping diplomatic channels open. Brazil’s Foreign Ministry~~ summoned Argentine Ambassador Daniel ~~Raimondi and~~ Raimondi, recalled its own envoy in Julio Bitelli from Buenos Aires, ~~Julio Bitelli, for consultations.~~ and issued a formal protest through the Foreign Ministry. Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with ~~the Argentine ambassador~~ Bitelli and ~~senior officials, pledging a “hard but measured” response while stressing the importance of bilateral ties. In Buenos Aires, presidential~~ said further talks with Argentine officials are planned. Argentine spokesperson Adrián Ravier reiterated that the ~~exchange would~~ dispute will not affect the “brotherly” Mercosur partnership or trade ~~relations. More than 30 Argentine deputies signed a declaration condemning Milei’s remarks. Brazil’s Supreme Court president Edson Fachin called the comments disrespectful.~~ relations, noting that both countries remain principal trading partners. The episode has heightened political tension but has not led to any formal break in bilateral ties. Both governments continue to ~~stress~~ emphasize the importance of preserving commercial ~~ties~~ links ahead of ~~the October~~ upcoming elections, noting that a formal apology is not expected and that trade should continue uninterrupted. Further foreign‑minister talks are planned to contain the dispute while maintaining the bilateral relationship. with diplomatic channels remaining open.

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