# Milei backs Bolsonaro in Washington

> Milei pledges Bolsonaro’s election win and economic reforms at U.S. event.
- Title: Milei backs Bolsonaro in Washington · Argentina Reports
- Summary: Milei pledges Bolsonaro’s election win and economic reforms at U.S. event. Argentina’s President Javier Milei publicly supported Brazil’s right-wing…
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- Source: Argentina Reports — https://argentinareports.com/in-washington-milei-reaffirms-support-for-bolsonaro-touts-argentinas-economic-policies/4342
- Author: Florencia Cabral
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:22:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: javier milei, flavio bolsonaro, lula da silva, argentina, brazil, united states, economic policies, elections, news
## Milei supports Bolsonaro
Milei reaffirmed support for Brazil’s right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro during a Washington gala event.

> Milei called Lula a 'communist dictator' during the event.
## Bolsonaro’s legal issues
Eduardo Bolsonaro, Flávio’s brother, was convicted in absentia for lobbying U.S. government interference in his father’s trial.

> Eduardo has been living in the U.S. since 2025 and was convicted in June.
## Economic policy promises
Milei defended Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) and promised 16% economic growth by his first term end.

> Milei stated his government would end with 16% growth in Argentina’s economy.
## Diplomatic fallout
Brazil withdrew its ambassador and downgraded ties to 'charge d'affaires' after Milei’s July comments.

> Brazil downgraded the relationship to 'charge d'affaires' following diplomatic tensions.
## Key takeaway

Argentina’s President Javier Milei publicly supported Brazil’s right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and defended his economic policies during a Washington event.