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Brazil's Lula and Nicaragua's Ortega Expel Ambassadors Amid Diplomatic Rift

Aug 8, 2024, 07:20 PM

Brazil and Nicaragua are experiencing a diplomatic rift as both countries have decided to expel each other's ambassadors. Brazil's President Lula has decided to expel Nicaragua's ambassador, a move that deepens the divide between Lula and Nicaragua's leader, Daniel Ortega. In response, Nicaragua is expected to expel Brazil's ambassador on Thursday, who has already left Managua, according to Nicaragua's Vice President Murillo. The expulsion marks a significant deterioration in relations between the two traditionally allied nations.