[Global Times special correspondent in Brazil and Spain Shi Yuanhao and Liang Ruixuan] According to reports from the Brazilian media "Power 360", the Associated Press and other media on the 8th, Argentine President Javier Milay visited Santa Catarina in southern Brazil on the 7th

[Global Times special correspondent in Brazil and Spain Shi Yuanhao and Liang Ruixuan] According to reports from the Brazilian media "Power 360", the Associated Press and other media on the 8th, Argentine President Javier Milay visited Santa Catarina in southern Brazil on the 7th. Nazhou participated in the Conservative Political Action Conference hosted by former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. At the meeting, Milley said Bolsonaro was suffering "judicial persecution" and also criticized the left-wing government's economic proposals and high public spending.

Argentine President Milai attended the Conservative Political Action Conference hosted by Bolsonaro in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina on the 7th. (Visual China)

According to the Associated Press, during this visit, Milley read out a prepared speech, but did not mention Brazil’s current President Lula, although Bolsonaro’s supporters chanted at the scene Insulting words against Lula.

Brazilian media "terra" reported under the title "Milay spares Lula" that people expected Millay to make new criticisms of Lula, but did not mention Lula during his visit. Instead, he aimed his guns at Latin American “socialist governments.”

Argentina's "El Nacional" previously reported that Milai's involvement could lead to a breakdown in relations between Brazil and Argentina, depending on his remarks. If Milley insults the Brazilian president again, it may have far-reaching diplomatic consequences, such as Brazil withdrawing its ambassador to Argentina. In addition, Milley's appearance at this event also means that he will miss the Mercosur Summit in Paraguay. Some media said that this meeting was originally an opportunity for him to meet with Lula. The secretary of Brazil's Foreign Ministry in charge of Latin America and the Caribbean called this "regrettable" and exacerbating tensions between Argentina and other regions. The tense relationship between

and Lula is not only reflected in international occasions. Millais also previously published a series of accusations against Lula on the social media platform x. Lula had asked Milley to apologize for his inappropriate remarks, but the latter apparently had no intention of reconciliation.

Brazil's "São Paulo State News" reported that the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs viewed the visit calmly. They are assessing two scenarios: one in which Millay raises his voice against the left, and the other in which he launches personal attacks, as he did during his visit to Spain, and creates a crisis in both countries. But no matter what happens, the opinion of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is that it will not let the Lula government be "guided" by Milley.

The media has given mixed reviews to Millay. Some Brazilian media believe that Milai's move is to consolidate his right-wing support base at home and abroad and strengthen his position. However, AP analysis pointed out that Milley's neglect of the meeting with Lula may have a negative impact on the important trade relationship between Argentina and Brazil.