Julio Bitelli
Coverage of Julio Bitelli in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil downgrades ties with Argentina after Milei insults Lula
Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties with Argentina to the chargé d’affaires level after Argentine President Javier Milei repeatedly insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and criticized Brazil’s Supreme Court justices. The tensions began when Milei endorsed Lula’s political rival, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, and accused Brazil of orchestrating an 'anti-Argentine campaign.'
- Brazil Downgrades Ties With Argentina Over Milei Insults
Brazil downgraded diplomatic relations with Argentina to the level of chargé d’affaires on 4 August 2026, recalling Ambassador Julio Bitelli. The dispute followed President Javier Milei's third insult against President Lula, calling him a 'thief' since Sunday.
- Mercosur's two largest partners in their worst diplomatic crisis as Brazil recalls its envoy
Brazil recalled its ambassador in Buenos Aires, Julio Bitelli, and summoned Argentina's ambassador in Brasília, Daniel Raimondi, following a speech by Argentine President Javier Milei in São Paulo that formalized Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy. The actions mark the worst diplomatic crisis between Brazil and Argentina in years.
- Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina’s President Milei insults government officials
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after President Javier Milei insulted Brazilian officials. Milei accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of being a 'thief' and criticized Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited disrespectful remarks as the reason for recalling Ambassador Julio Bitelli.
- Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina’s President Milei insults government officials
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after President Javier Milei insulted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Milei's remarks followed an event in São Paulo where Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro was confirmed as a presidential candidate for his father’s party. Brazil’s Foreign Ministry also denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials without explanation.