Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina as Milei's attacks on Lula trigger diplomatic row
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Argentina due to insults made by Argentine President Javier Milei against Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The incident occurred during a political event in São Paulo where Milei referred to Lula as a 'convict' and 'thief'. The move has triggered a diplomatic row between the two countries, with Brazil's foreign ministry stating that Milei's comments were unacceptable.
- ▪Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations following President Javier Milei's insults against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- ▪Milei referred to Lula as a 'convict' and 'thief' during a political event in São Paulo, without directly naming him.
- ▪The Argentine president also made comments about Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, calling him 'bald trash'.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 5 centre.
- ▪ Brazil Recalls Ambassador to Argentina After Milei Insults Lula — The Rio Times
- ▪ Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President Milei insults government officials — ABC News — International
- ▪ Brazil recalls Argentina ambassador after Milei insults Lula at Flavio Bolsonaro campaign launch — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Le Brésil rappelle son ambassadeur en Argentine après des « propos offensants » de Milei — Radio-Canada | Nouvelles
- ▪ Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina’s President Milei insults government officials - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's 'insults' at Bolsonaro rally — Buenos Aires Times
- ▪ Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula, sources say — Straits Times — World
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This combination of pictures shows Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentina's President Javier Milei. EVARISTO SA, LUIS ROBAYO / AFP Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations Sunday, July 26, following "insults" leveled by President Javier Milei against his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and others at a São Paulo political event, the foreign ministry said. The libertarian leader of Argentina referred to Brazil's leftist incumbent president as a "convict" and a "thief," without naming him explicitly, during an event on Saturday formally nominating right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to run in upcoming elections.
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