Milei accuses Brazil and Mexico of funding 'anti-Argentine campaign' without proof

Buenos Aires, Argentina – President Javier Milei has accused the governments of Brazil and Mexico, along with the U.S. Democratic Party, of financing an "anti-Argentine campaign." Milei made the accusations on Sunday during a period of diplomatic tension between Argentina and Brazil, though he offered no proof for his claims.

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Who put more money into this anti-Argentine campaign... the government of Brazil. 25% of the resources came from the government of Brazil.

Speaking in an interview with local radio Mitre, Milei stated that 25% of the resources for this alleged campaign originated from the Brazilian government. He further claimed the campaign was funded by Mexico and the Democratic Party, characterizing them as "progressive heads who do not want the ideas of freedom to work." The president suggested these supposed attacks were motivated by a desire to disrupt Argentina's economic progress and improve living standards.

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And then they come to talk to me about interference.

The president also highlighted his frustration over Brazil's justice system denying his request to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is imprisoned for an alleged coup attempt in 2022. Milei described Bolsonaro as "unjustly" detained. This follows Milei's participation in a political event in Sao Paulo on Saturday, where he endorsed right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. At this event, Milei referred to Brazilian President Lula da Silva as a "convict" and "thief," and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes as "bald trash."

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They are the progressive heads who do not want the ideas of freedom to work.

In response to Milei's remarks, Brazil's ambassador to Buenos Aires, Julio Bitelli, was recalled for consultations. A spokesperson for the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this diplomatic measure was taken due to the "offenses uttered" by the Argentine president. The diplomatic move signifies a significant escalation in the relationship between the two South American powerhouses. Milei also alleged that Lula's government supported the opposition in Argentina's past election campaign.

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If the economy progresses and people are better off, they have a huge problem.