Brazil summons Argentine diplomat after Bolsonaro’s route to US

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 19:41 · Updated 19:58

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Brazil summoned Argentina’s chargé d’affaires after Flávio Bolsonaro travelled through Argentina to the United States following his election defeat. The accounts differ on whether Argentina received a formal request for explanations; the episode unfolds amid strained ties between the two governments.

Brazil called in Argentina’s chargé d’affaires after Flávio Bolsonaro travelled through Argentina to Miami following his election defeat.
Brazilian sources said the meeting sought explanations about the journey, while Argentina’s foreign minister denied that his government had received a formal request.
Bolsonaro has refused to concede and made unsupported claims of election irregularities; he is also under investigation in Brazil over alleged corruption and money laundering.
Both reports describe strained relations between Brazil and Argentina, including earlier diplomatic tensions and the recall of ambassadors.

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Key facts

Brazil’s action: Brazil summoned Argentina’s chargé d’affaires after Bolsonaro’s departure via Argentina.
Destination: Bolsonaro travelled to Miami in the United States.
Election result: Al Jazeera reports Lula won with 51.8% of the vote.
Investigation: Bolsonaro is under investigation in Brazil over allegations including money laundering.