Brazil recalls Argentina ambassador after Milei insults Lula at Flavio Bolsonaro campaign launch

Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Argentina following inflammatory remarks by President Javier Milei. Milei, who attended a campaign event for right-wing Brazilian candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a 'convict' and a 'thief,' per France 24. During the same event, he warned of a 'Lula risk' from leftist candidates in Brazil. The diplomatic incident highlights deepening tensions between the two South American leaders.

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