# Brazil Accuses Milei of Election Meddling

> Brazil says Argentina's Milei tried to steal election by calling Lula a thief.
- Title: Brazil Accuses Milei of Election Meddling · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Brazil says Argentina's Milei tried to steal election by calling Lula a thief. Brazil accused Argentina's Javier Milei of election interference after he…
- Keywords: javier milei, lula, brazil, argentina, presidential election, election interference, news, politics, world, Accuses, Milei, Election
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/brazil-accuses-milei-of-election-meddling-for-calling-lula-thief-ahead-of-vote.phtml
- Author: Augusta Saraiva, Bloomberg
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:11:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: javier milei, lula, brazil, argentina, presidential election, election interference, news, politics, world
## Brazil Accuses Milei
Brazil's government says Javier Milei tried to interfere in its Sunday presidential run-off after he called Lula a thief.

> I hope his last dirty campaign trick doesn’t include stealing the election
## Milei's Background
Milei supports right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and is close to his father Jair Bolsonaro, the former president.
## Diplomatic Response
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina and summoned Argentina's envoy to express revulsion over Milei's comments.
## Key takeaway

Brazil accused Argentina's Javier Milei of election interference after he called Lula a thief.