Milei skips Lula victory call, breaks protocol; engages with Pope visit

Argentine President Javier Milei did not congratulate Brazilian President Lula da Silva on his re-election, a notable diplomatic snub that signals continued ideological friction between the two leaders. In contrast, Milei actively engaged with the Vatican visit of Pope Leo XIV, highlighting a selective diplomatic engagement. This deviation from standard regional protocol could strain bilateral relations and affect Mercosur dynamics.

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