Brazil court chief slams Argentina's Milei for 'bald trash' insult

Brazilian Supreme Court President Edson Fachin has strongly condemned remarks made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who insulted Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Milei's comments came after de Moraes denied him permission to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest.

Fachin, in a statement, called Milei's remarks "manifestations incompatible with the civility that should characterize relations between states." He emphasized that the comments were disrespectful to a high court magistrate and made on Brazilian soil regarding a judicial act performed according to Brazilian law. Milei had attended a political event in São Paulo supporting Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Jair Bolsonaro's son, where he referred to the former president as a "great friend."

The Argentine president's outburst also drew fire from Edinho Silva, president of Brazil's Workers' Party (PT). Silva stated that while public officials are open to criticism, it is unacceptable for a foreign head of state to disrespect Brazil's institutions. He criticized Milei's behavior, suggesting the Argentine president was not fit for his office and should focus on his country's problems instead of engaging in such displays. Silva concluded by expressing regret for Argentina, a friendly nation with an exceptional people.

The event also featured a video message from Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who congratulated Flávio Bolsonaro on his candidacy launch, calling him a friend.