EDITORIAL The boys from Brazil Today 00:17 The importance of tomorrow’s election in Brazil can be overrated or underestimated with equal ease. Yet the apparent deadlock between the two extremes is not immune to several variables, including turnout.
INTERVIEW WITH EX-BRAZIL PRESIDENT José Sarney: ‘President Milei is hostile to Brazil’ 15-08-2026 13:28 Former Brazil president criticises disparaging remarks delivered by Argentina’s Javier Milei towards Lula and Brazil, describing them as inappropriate and a breach of diplomatic dignity. Calling on both nations to prioritise regional unity and resist external pressures, he declares that the bond between the Brazilian and Argentine people remains strong. by Jorge Fontevecchia
BILATERAL RELATIONS Argentina ties reduced as long as Milei 'attacks' persist – Brazil FM source 06-08-2026 04:50 Brazil has downgraded its mission to Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires after repeated insults from Milei against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with United States and Argentina 05-08-2026 18:50 Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States.
REGOINAL TENSIONS Milei's spokesperson plays down diplomatic spat with Brazil 29-07-2026 10:54 Argentina's government admits to "ideological and political differences" with neighbouring Brazil but says they won't affect bilateral trade.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei attacks Lula, judge 27-07-2026 03:34 Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira summons Argentina’s ambassador to express Brazil’s “revulsion” over Milei’s actions in São Paulo.
foreign relations fallout Milei accuses Brazil, Mexico of funding 'anti-Argentina campaign' without evidence 27-07-2026 00:48 President makes wild claims in radio interview, without providing evidence; Points finger at "Brazilian government," Mexico and US Democrats.
BILATERAL RELATIONS Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's 'insults' 26-07-2026 14:19 Lula government recalls ambassador in Buenos Aires for talks after Milei backs Flávio Bolsonaro, attacks Brazilian leader during visit to see right-wing ally in São Paulo.
LATIN AMERICA Milei tests his right-wing magic on Flavio Bolsonaro’s shaky campaign in Brazil 25-07-2026 13:05 Javier Milei is flying straight into an uproar in Brazil, seeking to help topple his arch-rival and Latin America’s most prominent leftist.
FOREIGN RELATIONS Milei planning trips to Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia – and UK? 16-07-2026 14:11 Argentina’s leader is preparing for a fresh round of regional diplomacy, including a visit to see former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, a trip to Peru for the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori, and bilateral meetings with Ecuador's Daniel Noboa and Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Oh, and then there’s the issue of a trip to London… by Pablo Varela
DIPLOMATIC ROW Brazil to stop running Argentina's Embassy in Caracas as ties sink 12-01-2026 08:55 Brazil plans to relinquish custody of Argentina’s Embassy and diplomatic interests in Caracas as ties between Lula and Milei governments deteriorate.
Interview Julio Bitelli: ‘I don’t rule out a Milei-Lula bilateral meeting’ 12-08-2025 14:19 Brazil's Ambassador in Argentina Julio Bitelli discusses bilateral relations, commercial ties and whether the leaders of the two presidents will ever meet. by Pablo Varela
Interview Brazilian ambassador: Lula-Milei differences have 'minimal effect on bilateral relations’ 05-04-2025 06:34 Brazil’s Ambassador to Argentina on managing bilateral relations, despite the enmity between Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Julio Bitelli on Jair Bolsonaro’s trial, the Malvinas issue, the flirtation between Argentina and the United States, the trade imbalance and the importance of Vaca Muerta. by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Milei and his Doppelganger 23-11-2024 06:00 There may be two Javier Mileis. One lives on Planet Earth and engages with people he said he loathed, and another fights fantasy battles in a parallel reality on social media. Which one will prevail? by Marcelo J. García
BILATERAL RELATIONS Milei confirms G20 attendance – and encounter with Lula 15-10-2024 10:06 Argentina’s President Javier Milei confirms he will attend the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, ensuring a first meeting with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is nigh.