Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Brazil Recalls Envoy After Milei Insults Lula
Brazil got very upset with Argentina's president, Javier Milei, because he said mean things about Brazil's president, Lula, and a judge named Alexandre de Moraes.
Milei called Lula a 'convict' and a 'thief' and said the judge was 'bald trash.'
Brazil didn't like this at all and called back its ambassador from Argentina.
Lula said he would keep leading Brazil without anyone telling him what to do.
Milei also said that Brazil and Mexico were trying to make Argentina look bad, but he didn't have any proof.
This all happened after a big soccer game where Argentina's team didn't act very nicely.
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Milei insulted Lula and Moraes at a rally.
Milei referred to Lula as a 'convict' and a 'thief' and called Moraes 'bald trash'.
Brazil summoned Argentina's ambassador to discuss the insults.
Lula vowed to lead Brazil without foreign interference.
Milei accused Brazil and Mexico of financing a negative campaign against Argentina.
- Who
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Argentine President Javier Milei, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
- What
- Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Milei insulted Lula and Moraes at a political rally.
- When
- The event occurred on Saturday, and Brazil's response was announced on Sunday.
- Where
- The political rally was in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Why
- Milei's comments were seen as insults to Brazilian leadership and democracy.
Brazilian Government
Argentine President Milei
Response to Insults
Brazilian Government
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina and summoned Argentina's ambassador to discuss the insults made by Milei.
Argentine President Milei
Milei defended his comments, accusing Brazil and Mexico of financing a negative campaign against Argentina.
Views on Brazilian Leadership
Brazilian Government
Lula emphasized his commitment to leading Brazil without foreign interference.
Argentine President Milei
Milei warned against the 'Lula risk' and urged Brazil to break free from 'subjugation to the left.'
- Event
- Political rally in Sao Paulo
- Insults
- Milei referred to Lula as a 'convict' and a 'thief'; called Justice Moraes 'bald trash'
- Brazilian Response
- Recalled ambassador; summoned Argentine ambassador
- Lula's Response
- Vowed to lead without interference
- Milei's Allegations
- Accused Brazil and Mexico of financing a negative campaign against Argentina
- World Cup Context
- Criticism of Argentine team's sportsmanship after World Cup final
- Bolsonaro's Status
- Under house arrest; denied visit by Milei