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Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

BBC News·July 27, 2026
Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

Javier Milei, the Argentinian leader, sparked controversy by referring to the Brazilian president as a "thief" and a "convict" during a rally in Brazil. The remarks were made while Milei was in the country to support right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's campaign. Milei's comments reflect the tense relations between some South American leaders and the Brazilian government. The incident has drawn attention to the divisive rhetoric in the region's politics.

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