Argentina's Milei calls Brazil's president a thief and convict at rally

Javier Milei, the Argentine libertarian economist and presidential hopeful, addressed a crowd in Brazil on Saturday while attending a rally that launched the campaign of Flávio Bolsonaro, the right‑wing candidate running for Brazil’s presidency. Speaking to supporters in São Paulo, Milei praised Bolsonaro’s political platform and highlighted shared priorities such as tax reduction, deregulation and a hard line on crime. The appearance marked Milei’s first public endorsement of a foreign candidate and underscored the growing coordination among Latin America’s conservative movements.

The rally, organized by Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign team, featured a lineup of regional allies and aimed to consolidate right‑leaning voters ahead of Brazil’s upcoming election. Milei’s comments were relayed by local media, noting his call for “greater cooperation between nations that champion liberty and national sovereignty.” Observers said the event could signal increased cross‑border collaboration among ideologically aligned leaders, while also drawing scrutiny from opponents who question external influence in Brazil’s electoral process.