Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei's offensive remarks targeting Lula and Supreme Court

Published Jul 27, 12:20 AM UTC

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Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations on July 26, 2026, after Argentine President Javier Milei made what Brasília deemed 'offensive remarks' against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, calling him a 'thief' and 'prisoner' without naming him directly. Milei also insulted Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, calling him a 'bald scumbag,' and warned against 'the Lula risk' in Brazil's upcoming presidential election. Brazil summoned the Argentine ambassador in response. Milei further escalated tensions by accusing the Brazilian government, Mexico, and the US Democratic Party of funding an 'anti-Argentina campaign,' without providing evidence. The diplomatic row comes amid Milei's support for Flavio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, in Brazil's October election. Lula responded by vowing to lead 'without interference from anyone.'

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Politique : Toute l’actualité sur Le Monde.fr.Western

Original headline: Le Brésil rappelle son ambassadeur en Argentine après des « propos offensants » de Javier Milei, qui s’en prend aussi au Mexique et au Parti démocrate américain

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