Brazil, Mexico and US Democrats financed anti-Argentina campaign, alleges Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has alleged, without presenting public evidence, that the governments of Brazil and Mexico, along with the US Democratic Party, helped finance an "anti-Argentina" campaign following the country's World Cup final defeat to Spain.

Speaking to Radio Mitre, Milei claimed criticism of Argentina and its supporters on social media was politically motivated and part of a coordinated effort against his government.

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"It was the work of progressive minds who do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed," Milei said.

He alleged that Brazil played the largest role in financing the campaign, claiming President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government contributed around 25 percent of the resources involved.

He later expanded the accusation to include the Mexican government and the US Democratic Party, suggesting the criticism extended beyond football and reflected broader ideological opposition to his administration.

Argentina came under scrutiny during the World Cup over alleged racist behaviour by some supporters, while conspiracy theories also circulated online claiming the team had received favourable treatment from FIFA, although no evidence has been produced to support those allegations.