Several Latin American presidents congratulated the ultra-rightist Javier Milei, from the Liberdad Avanza coalition. He defeated current Economy Minister Sergio Massa by 55% to 44% of the vote, amid inflation that reached 142% in 12 months.
President Jair Bolsonaro today (Aug 21) asked Brazilian business owners to support the re-election of Argentina President Mauricio Macri. At the Brazil Steel Congress 2019, in Brasília, Bolsonaro expressed concern over the election of opposition hopeful Alberto Fernández.
President Jair Bolsonaro agreed today (Aug 16) with a statement by Economy Minister Paulo Guedes saying that, should Alberto Fernández, the presidential hopeful in the opposition in Argentina, win the elections and show resistance to the economic opening of Mercosur, Brazil wi
Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said Thursday (Aug 15) that, should the opposition win the presidential elections in Argentina and show resistance to the economic opening of Mercosur, Brazil will leave the bloc.
President Jair Bolsonaro today (Jun 6) asked Argentines to vote responsibly in the October presidential elections. “A lot of reason, and less emotion,” he urged, adding that Brazil wants to remain a partner of the neighboring country “both in the economy and in freedom.”