Brazil on Sunday summoned its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations following a highly critical speech by Argentinian President Javier Milei.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated the move after Milei delivered a strong address at the Liberal Party (PL) convention Saturday, which formally launched Flavio Bolsonaro's 2026 presidential bid, Globonews reported.
During his remarks, the Argentinian leader attacked socialism and praised a conservative "blue wave" currently sweeping South America. He also sparked outrage by labeling Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes "bald piece of trash" after being denied a request to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Milei expressed his belief that Brazil would soon join other regional neighbors in electing a right-wing leader.
The diplomatic fallout follows the formal nomination of Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, the US president's ally, as a presidential candidate for Brazil's upcoming election.
