Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has decided to cancel a visit to Santa Catarina in Brazil due to the presence of Argentine leader Javier Milei, who is expected to meet with former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at a conservative gathering.
This move comes amidst tensions sparked by Milei’s comments labeling Lula as corrupt and a communist, which Lula strongly refuted and demanded an apology for.
Milei, known for his outspoken criticisms of leftist governments, plans to attend a conference where he aims to discuss conservative ideologies with Bolsonaro, who he opposed in Brazil’s 2022 presidential election.
The relationship between Lula and Milei, representing the largest economies in South America, has never involved face-to-face discussions.
Milei’s emergence in Argentine politics as a right-wing economist has further fueled diplomatic concerns, potentially impacting bilateral relations and even the South American trade bloc Mercosur, according to Brazilian news reports.
This situation underscores the complex dynamics between neighboring countries and the implications of political rhetoric on international relations, as reported by BBC.
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