Brazil ties its ambassador's return to an end to Milei's insults
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said on Wednesday that the downgrading of diplomatic relations with Argentina to chargé d'affaires level will remain in place until Argentine President Javier Milei stops what he called repeated insults and attacks against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira announced on Wednesday that diplomatic relations with Argentina will remain at the chargé d'affaires level until Argentine President Javier Milei ceases his repeated insults and attacks against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Vieira stated that Milei made four consecutive statements within a week criticizing Brazil, its institutions, and Lula in a crude and aggressive manner.
Brazil sought explanations from Argentina, maintaining its ambassador in Buenos Aires only if satisfactory responses were forthcoming. The minister emphasized that bilateral relations have been at their best since 1985 and stressed that ideology is secondary to courtesy and respect. Argentina's government rejected the demand for an apology, describing it as a unilateral decision by Brazil.
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