The Brazil Argentina crisis reached a historic point when Brazil withdrew its ambassador after Milei called Lula a convict and a thief in Sao Paulo. Behind the anger stands Judge de Moraes, his censorship, and the persecution of Bolsonaro. The October election will decide what comes next for Brazil, Argentina and America itself.
Brazil's President Lula publicly attacked Trump and Rubio after the US proposed new 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods. Lula called Rubio "anti-Latin American" and Trump "the emperor of the world." Behind the outburst: tariffs, Bolsonaro's sons visiting Washington, and a socialist leader losing his leverage.
Brazil rare earths hold 23% of global reserves, second only to China. Lula told Trump: all investment welcome, but processing stays on Brazilian soil. A 2,800 million dollar US acquisition of Serra Verde is on the table. If America loses this deal, China moves in fast. The window is closing, and Beijing is already watching closely.
According to Reuters, Washington asked Brazilian federal police attaché Marcelo Ivo de Carvalho to leave the United States, and Lula said Brazil could respond with reciprocity if his government concludes there was abuse in the case. That means this is…
