Lula withdraws his ambassador and reduces diplomacy with Argentina to a minimum after Milei called him 'thief' and 'convict'
Brazil expels Argentine ambassador and downgrades relations after Milei's insults
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Summary
The breakdown in the relationship between Argentina and Brazil occurred during Milei's presentation at the Liberal Party convention that elevated Flávio Bolsonaro as candidate for president of a right-wing coalition, on July 25. Tension grows between Brazil and Argentina; Lula withdraws his ambassador after Milei's remarks. Brazil made the decision to withdraw its ambassador from Argentina —Julio Bitelli— and also downgraded its diplomatic relationship with Javier Milei's government to a minimum.
Furthermore, Brazil confirmed that it will not send an ambassador to Argentina as long as Milei's attacks continue. The anger of Brazil's president was heightened by Milei's last three media appearances, in which he reiterated that he considers Lula a 'thief' and 'convict'.
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The breakdown in the relationship between Argentina and Brazil occurred during Milei's presentation at the Liberal Party convention that elevated Flávio Bolsonaro as candidate for president of a right-wing coalition, on July 25.
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Tension grows between Brazil and Argentina; Lula withdraws his ambassador after Milei's remarks.
according to El UniversalBrazil made the decision to withdraw its ambassador from Argentina —Julio Bitelli— and also downgraded its diplomatic relationship with Javier Milei's government to a minimum.
according to El CronistaBrazil confirmed that it will not send an ambassador to Argentina as long as Milei's attacks continue.
according to El CronistaThe anger of Brazil's president was heightened by Milei's last three media appearances, in which he reiterated that he considers Lula a 'thief' and 'convict'.
according to El Universal
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