Brazil Recalls Ambassador After Milei Insults Top Court Justice and Main Trading Partner
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Updated · POLITICO · Jul 26
Brazil Recalls Ambassador After Milei Insults Top Court Justice and Main Trading Partner
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jul 26
Summary
Brazil recalled Ambassador Julio Bitelli for consultations after Argentine President Javier Milei made insulting remarks on Brazilian soil, escalating a diplomatic clash with Argentina’s biggest regional partner.
Edson Fachin, president of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, called Milei’s comments a disrespectful attack on a magistrate of the country’s highest court.
The backlash spread inside Argentina: former President Alberto Fernández posted video of Milei’s remarks, while Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof told Brazil’s foreign minister that Milei does not reflect Argentine public sentiment.
Kicillof warned the provocation could damage investment, exports and jobs, underscoring the wider risk to ties with Brazil, Argentina’s main trading partner.