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Without evidence, Javier Milei accuses Brazil and Mexico of funding 'anti-Argentine campaign'; diplomatic tension grows
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Without evidence, Javier Milei accuses Brazil and Mexico of funding 'anti-Argentine campaign'; diplomatic tension grows

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine President Javier Milei accused Brazil, Mexico, and the US Democratic Party of funding an "anti-Argentine campaign."
  • Milei provided no evidence for his claims, stating that 25% of the funding came from the Brazilian government.
  • The accusations escalate diplomatic tensions, particularly with Brazil, following Milei's critical remarks about Brazilian President Lula da Silva.

Argentine President Javier Milei has escalated diplomatic tensions by accusing the governments of Brazil and Mexico, along with the U.S. Democratic Party, of financing an "anti-Argentine campaign." Milei made these assertions in a radio interview on Sunday, alleging that 25% of the resources for this alleged campaign originated from the Brazilian government, without presenting any supporting evidence.

"Who put more money into this anti-Argentine campaign... the government of Brazil. 25% of the resources came from the government of Brazil," Milei stated, questioning subsequent claims of interference. He further implicated Mexico and the Democratic Party, characterizing them as "progressive leaders who do not want the ideas of freedom to work."

Who put more money into this anti-Argentine campaign... the government of Brazil. 25% of the resources came from the government of Brazil. And then they come to talk to me about interference.

— Javier MileiAccusing the Brazilian government of funding an 'anti-Argentine campaign'.

The accusations come amid existing friction between Argentina and Brazil. Milei also criticized Brazil's judicial system for denying him permission to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is imprisoned on charges related to an alleged coup attempt in 2022. Milei described Bolsonaro as his friend who is "unjustly" detained.

And after that, they come to talk to me about interference. Who are they? ... they are the progressive leaders who do not want the ideas of freedom to work.

— Javier MileiExpanding on his accusations against Mexico and the U.S. Democratic Party.

These remarks follow Milei's participation in a political event in Sao Paulo on Saturday, where he referred to Brazilian President Lula da Silva as a "jailbird" and a "thief," and a Supreme Court judge as "bald trash." In response, Brazil's ambassador to Buenos Aires, Julio Bitelli, was recalled for consultations due to Milei's offensive statements, signaling a significant diplomatic strain between the two South American giants.

Milei also suggested that the Lula administration collaborated with the opposition during Argentina's past election campaign. The diplomatic fallout continues as these accusations deepen the rift between the two nations.

I was not allowed to visit my friend who is unjustly imprisoned.

— Javier MileiCriticizing Brazil's judicial system for denying him access to former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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