Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Argentinian President Javier Milei called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a “thief” and a “convict” at a rally in São Paulo. Brazil recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires in response, and Lula said he will govern without interference. The incident also included insults toward former President Jair Bolsonaro’s son and a Supreme Court justice.
- ▪Javier Milei made the remarks at a rally launching Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign, without naming Lula directly.
- ▪Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina as a diplomatic response to the comments.
- ▪Lula responded that he will continue to lead without anyone’s interference and rejected outside meddling.
- ▪Milei also insulted Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and referenced the conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'Image source, ReutersImage caption, Javier Milei (left) was in Brazil for the launch of Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential campaignByToby Mann and Elettra NeysmithPublished22 minutes agoBrazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after Argentina's president hit out at the Brazilian president as a "thief" and a "convict".Javier Milei made the comments on Sunday at a rally in Sao Paulo to launch the presidential campaign of right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is set to run in an election in October.Without naming Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva explicitly, he referred to the Brazilian president derogatorily while speaking alongside Bolsonaro, who he went on to say was the only one who could "stop Lula".Brazilian…
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