Argentina criticizes Brazil after ambassador recall, citing ideological isolation

Argentina's Foreign Ministry expressed regret over Brazil's decision to recall its ambassador and reduce diplomatic relations, calling the move "unilateral" and accusing Brazil of isolating itself from the region for ideological reasons. The statement came after Brazil announced it would not replace its ambassador in Buenos Aires, effectively downgrading bilateral ties.

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The Argentina did not respond with a diplomatic gesture.

Brazilian officials cited "repeated offenses" by Argentine President Javier Milei against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as the reason for the decision. They indicated they had shown patience but that the president's insults made the move unavoidable. This marks the first time in decades that Brazil has lowered its diplomatic relationship with Argentina to the level of chargé d'affaires.

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Because the interests of the States are above the political activities of the governments of the day. Unfortunately, it seems that Brazil chooses another path.

Senator Patricia Bullrich of Argentina had previously criticized Brazil's action, drawing a parallel to a past visit by Lula to former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner. Bullrich suggested that Argentina did not reciprocate with a similar diplomatic gesture when Lula visited Kirchner, who was under house arrest at the time. She implied that Brazil's decision might be linked to Milei's upcoming visit to São Paulo for a convention of the Liberal Party.

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We had a lot of patience, we did not respond, but we believe that the reiteration of offenses towards the president makes this decision inevitable.

Argentina's Foreign Ministry countered that relations between states should serve the permanent interests of their peoples, not be dictated by the political needs of current leaders. The ministry affirmed that Argentina's foreign policy would continue to prioritize national interests, sovereignty, and the mandate given by the Argentine people.

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regretted the decision of Brazil to continue isolating itself from the rest of the region for purely ideological reasons.