Brazil on Sunday summoned its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations following a highly critical speech by Argentinian President Javier Milei.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated the move after Milei delivered a strong address at the Liberal Party (PL) convention Saturday, which formally launched Flavio Bolsonaro’s 2026 presidential bid, Globonews reported.
During his remarks, the Argentinian leader attacked socialism and praised a conservative "blue wave" currently sweeping South America. He also sparked outrage by labeling Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes "bald piece of trash" after being denied a request to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Milei expressed his belief that Brazil would soon join other regional neighbors in electing a right-wing leader.
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Brazil's Foreign Ministry on Sunday recalled its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations on relations between the two countries.
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Argentine President Javier Milei attended the national convention of Brazil's Liberal Party in Sao Paulo on Saturday, where the party formally nominated Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, as its presidential candidate.
In his speech, Milei criticized Lula's government and protested a decision by Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes that blocked him from visiting the jailed former president.
Supreme Federal Court President Luiz Edson Fachin later rejected what he called Milei's "rude insults" against Moraes, saying the remarks violated diplomatic norms between countries.