# Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina after Milei remarks

https://mins.news/en/item/13198

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 00:20 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-downgrades-diplomatic-ties-with-argentina-after-milei-remarks-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7281be69018900011c1941

> Brazil has told Argentina’s ambassador that the two countries’ diplomatic relationship has been lowered to the chargé d’affaires level. A Brazilian government source provided the information to Reuters on Tuesday. The move follows remarks made by Argentina’s Milei and marks a downgrade in bilateral relations between the neighboring countries.

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