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// DOSSIER — brazil-recalls-ambassador-argentina-consultations-milei-remarks
Brazil Recalls Ambassador From Argentina for Consultations After President Milei's Remarks
REL_TIME: 27 Jul 2026 04:42Z · LANG: EN
On July 26, 2026, Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations following highly critical remarks by Argentine President Javier Milei. Speaking at a Liberal Party convention in Sao Paulo that launched Flavio Bolsonaro's 2026 presidential bid, Milei attacked socialism, insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and called Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes a 'bald piece of trash' after being denied a request to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro.
// Background
The diplomatic incident occurred during a Liberal Party convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which launched the 2026 presidential campaign of Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Tensions escalated after Argentine President Javier Milei was denied permission to visit former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
// Key Developments
- Brazil recalled Ambassador Julio Bitelli from Argentina for consultations on July 26, 2026.
- The recall was prompted by Argentine President Javier Milei's speech at a Liberal Party convention in Sao Paulo.
- Milei insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
- The political event formally launched Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's 2026 presidential campaign.
// Timeline
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Argentine President Javier Milei delivers a speech at the Liberal Party convention in Sao Paulo, criticizing Brazilian institutions and launching Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential bid.
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Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations.
// Perspectives
[Brazil]
Recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations in response to what it viewed as insults against its president and institutions.
[Javier Milei (President of Argentina)]
Criticized Brazilian institutions, attacked socialism, and promoted a conservative 'blue wave' in South America while supporting Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy.
// Quotes
“bald piece of trash”
