Argentina’s President Javier Milei sparked a diplomatic firestorm by calling Brazil’s Lula a “thief” and “convict” at a rally, while campaigning with Flávio Bolsonaro—son of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil’s government condemned the remarks as an insult to its democracy, prompting the Brazilian ambassador to leave Argentina. Lula responded defiantly, vowing to lead without interference. The tension deepens amid personal and political history: Milei also mocked the judge who sentenced Jair Bolsonaro, calling him “bald trash,” while Lula himself once faced a 12-year corruption sentence—later overturned—before returning to power. This explosive clash highlights a volatile mix of regional rivalry, past legal battles, and rising political tensions.

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