QatarArgentina has stated it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic relations due to recent criticisms of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva by Argentine President Javier Milei. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno confirmed that Argentina would not take diplomatic countermeasures following Brazil's decision to manage relations via a charge d'affaires rather than a full ambassador. This follows Milei's repeated accusations calling Lula a 'thief,' 'corrupt,' and 'ex-convict.' Despite Lula's past conviction for corruption, which was later overturned, the tension marks the lowest point in bilateral relations since Milei took office in 2023. The dispute occurs ahead of Brazil's upcoming presidential election, where Lula is seeking a fourth term against Flavio Bolsonaro, who has received support from Milei. Meanwhile, Brazil is also involved in a diplomatic conflict with the U.S., where the visa of Brazil's ambassador was revoked.
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