Argentina needs president who backs democracy, Mercosur: Brazil's Lula da Silva

Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged Argentines to vote for a president who supports democracy and the Mercosur trading bloc. He called for the creation of a strong South American bloc to trade with the rest of the world. In contrast, far-right economist Javier Milei, who is running against Economy Minister Sergio Massa in Argentina's presidential race, has criticized the relationship with Brazil and expressed intentions to limit trade with the country if elected.

Nov 14, 2023 - 22:30
Argentina needs president who backs democracy, Mercosur: Brazil's Lula da Silva
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged Argentines to vote for a president who supports democracy and the Mercosur trading bloc. He called for the creation of a strong South American bloc to trade with the rest of the world. In contrast, far-right economist Javier Milei, who is running against Economy Minister Sergio Massa in Argentina's presidential race, has criticized the relationship with Brazil and expressed intentions to limit trade with the country if elected.