Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei insults Lula and Brazilian judge

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 offensive remarks targeting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, calling him a 'thief' and 'prisoner' without naming him directly. Milei also insulted Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, calling him a 'bald scumbag,' and criticized Brazil's democracy. The Brazilian government summoned the Argentine ambassador in response. President Lula stated Brazil would not accept foreign interference. Milei further accused Brazil, Mexico, and the US Democratic Party of funding an 'anti-Argentina campaign,' without providing evidence, linking it to criticism after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain. The incident escalates diplomatic tensions between the two South American nations.

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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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