Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
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"Brazilian diplomats later said the Argentine leader had insulted Brazil's government, its people, and its democracy."
— Javier Milei , Politician
"I would continue to lead 'without anyone's interference,' and that 'in Brazil, we do not accept anyone sticking their nose where it doesn't belong.'"
— Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , Politician
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Supreme Court Justice in Brazil accused of abuses related to Bolsonaro's cases.
Flávio Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and candidate for the presidency.
Jair Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and retired army captain who served as the President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022.
Javier Milei is the current President of Argentina known for his controversial labor law reform proposals.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
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Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
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