The relationship between Argentina and Brazil hits a historic low after Javier Milei insults Lula da Silva in São Paulo. The Brazilian leader fires back: 'Who is that guy?' while Brazil summons ambassadors and questions the financing of the official trip.
President Javier Milei faces a turbulent week after insulting Brazil's Lula da Silva, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador. Meanwhile, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva visits Buenos Aires, and a key confidence index drops to 1.94 out of 5, its lowest in months.
Following heated exchanges between the two presidents, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met with Argentine Ambassador Daniel Raimondi to convey official repudiation. The conflict prompted Brazil to recall its ambassador Julio Bitelli, but hopes remain for dialogue to restore historic ties between the Mercosur partners.
El viaje de Javier Milei a San Pablo para apoyar a Flávio Bolsonaro generó un fuerte cruce con el gobierno de Lula da Silva. El ministro de Hacienda brasileño lo tildó de "payaso" y en Argentina lo denuncian penalmente por el uso de fondos públicos en un acto partidario.
Diego Santilli, Argentina's Chief of Cabinet, defended President Javier Milei after Brazil recalled its ambassador following Milei's insults against President Lula da Silva. Santilli recalled Brazil's interference in Argentina's 2023 elections and highlighted economic improvements, while the diplomatic row escalates.
Argentine President Javier Milei sparked a diplomatic crisis with Brazil after supporting Flávio Bolsonaro and accusing President Lula da Silva of funding an anti-Argentina campaign during the 2026 World Cup. Brazil's Foreign Ministry (Itamaraty) reacted by summoning both countries' ambassadors, calling the move a 'historic irresponsibility.'
El canciller Pablo Quirno anunció que Argentina acompaña una declaración del "Shield of the Americas" en apoyo al gobierno de Rodrigo Paz. Estados Unidos, Chile, Paraguay y otros países firmaron el comunicado que condena los bloqueos y advierte sobre participación de "criminales y narcotraficantes". La crisis ya dejó 4 muertos y USD 600 millones en pérdidas.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
