China rebukes US over Huawei dispute as Argentina’s Milei balances ties with Washington and Beijing
China and the United States are engaged in a diplomatic dispute in Argentina over the telecommunications giant Huawei. China's embassy in Buenos Aires accused the U.S. of hypocrisy after the U.S.
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Open questions and key claims
Javier Milei delivered a speech criticizing Lula and declaring that Bolsonaro can 'save' Brazil from socialism.
Milei accused Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of being a 'thief' and a 'delinquent'.
China's embassy in Buenos Aires accused the United States of hypocrisy over alleged threats to revoke visas related to Huawei.
U.S. Ambassador to Argentina stated that deciding who may enter a country is a sovereign responsibility and visa decisions protect national security.
Lula is polling ahead of Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential second-round run-off election.
US tariffs are seen as strengthening Lula's support because Brazilians are disgusted by US actions.
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires after the comments were made.
Javier Milei made the comments at a rally in Sao Paulo to launch the presidential campaign of Flávio Bolsonaro.
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