Millie and Lula attack the United Nations and an Argentine judge charges two Iranians and a Lebanese with the Amiya bombing.
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Argentine President Javier Milley and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attacked the United Nations in their speeches before the General Assembly, considering it useless and failing in its tasks, while an Argentine judge filed formal charges against seven Iranians and a Lebanese for the bombing of the Amia Jewish Center in Buenos Aires in 1994, which resulted in 85 dead and 300 wounded, and Milley welcomed the decision.
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Why It Matters
The Amia bombing in 1994 targeted the Jewish Center in Buenos Aires, resulting in 85 deaths and 300 injuries. Investigations have not yet resulted in arrests. The United Nations faces repeated criticism regarding its effectiveness in maintaining international peace and security.
Argentine President Javier Milley attacked the United Nations in his speech before its General Assembly on Wednesday, considering it a “useless organization.”
Milley, known for his sharp positions and close relationship with US President Donald Trump, accused the United Nations of failing to fulfill its role of ensuring collective security and human rights, noting that it had instead allowed the spread of “chaos, violence, and international terrorism.”
He said: “It has become a useless organization, with no function other than serving a class of very arrogant parasites, disguised as well-intentioned bureaucrats.”
He also accused it of “overlooking” Argentina’s claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (which Argentines call “Malvinas”).
Argentina accuses Britain of violating a United Nations resolution obligating both parties to refrain from taking any unilateral measures regarding the islands over which the two countries fought a war in 1982.
On Tuesday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva harshly criticized the United Nations and its Security Council, denouncing its failure in its main mission. Namely, eliminating “the scourge of war,” in his speech before the General Assembly at its annual session.
Lula said: “The United Nations failed in one of its most important tasks; It is to rid humanity of the scourge of war. Its credibility has never been this weak,” according to what was reported by Agence France-Presse.
He added: "We have all become hostage to the UN Security Council's inaction and failure to fulfill its role."
In light of what he described as “the paralysis of the United Nations,” he called for “restoring the political initiative” so that the organization can return to being a edifice of “peace.”
The Brazilian President touched on the situation in his country, where presidential elections will be held in less than two weeks, amid growing fears of foreign interference, especially from “Trump circles (referring to US President Donald Trump)” that favor Bolsonaro Jr.; Lula's most prominent opponent in this entitlement.
The Brazilian President said: “On October 4, millions of Brazilians will go to the polls to shape their future. They will not only vote for the President of the Republic, state governors, and representatives in Congress... but they will also choose between democracy and denial of democracy.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to prevent “the enemies of democracy; “Whether they are from the homeland or abroad, from violating the people’s choice.”
He said: “We enjoy a modern and robust electoral system that is supervised by a pluralistic society and a free press.”
He pointed out that Brazilians must choose between “moving forward into the future or going backwards” with his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro.
The Brazilian President acknowledged that the desire for change is “legitimate,” but “it should not lead to regression.”
He stated: “Change means progress towards a broader, participatory future... It requires creating effective public solutions to the challenges of development and sharing them, within a strong and effective democratic framework.”
Flavio Bolsonaro has; The son of former right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2022), with increasing support as the date of the first round approaches, next October 4, and now has equal voting power with the outgoing leftist president.
An Argentine judge on Monday filed formal charges against seven Iranians and a Lebanese man on suspicion of involvement in a bombing that targeted a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in 1994.
The decision paves the way for the possibility of organizing a trial in absentia in the case of the attack that killed 85 people and injured 300 others on July 18, 1994. Investigations have not yet resulted in the arrest of any suspect in the bombing of the headquarters of the Argentine Jewish Association (AMIA), which is considered one of the worst attacks in the history of Argentina.
Judge Daniel Raficas said: “The decision to carry out the attack was made in August 1993 by the highest levels of the Iranian regime, and its implementation was entrusted to Hezbollah.” He pointed out that seven of the defendants held high-ranking positions in the Iranian state at the time of the attack, while the Lebanese defendant was a member of Hezbollah, which is supported by Iran.
Prosecutions against other defendants were dropped due to insufficient evidence. “There are still procedures that must be completed” before reaching the trial stage, Ravicas told Agence France-Presse.
For his part, Argentine President Javier Mele welcomed the decision, and wrote on the “X” platform: “Ethics as a state policy.”
Argentina and Israel continued to accuse Iran of being behind the attack, which Tehran constantly denies. Last year, the Argentine judiciary, with the support of Meli's government, allowed the possibility of holding trials in absentia.
The Amiya bombing came only two years after a bombing that targeted the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires in 1992, killing 29 people, while the judicial ruling suggested that there was a link between the two attacks due to suspicion of Hezbollah’s involvement in both.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A trial in absentia for those accused in the Amiya bombing will be held in the coming months
Likely · Within months
Criticism of the United Nations will continue and calls for its reform or restructuring will increase
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Will there be a trial in absentia for those accused in the Amiya bombing?
- How will these accusations affect relations between Argentina and Iran?
- Will the UN take any steps to reform itself in response to the criticism?
- What impact will these tensions have on the upcoming Brazilian elections?




