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McClatchy Washington Bureau
McClatchy Washington Bureau
World
Franco Ordonez

Argentina 'BFF' status questioned as Trump fawns over 'like-minded' Brazil leader

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina _ President Donald Trump walked off, leaving the Argentine president reaching out and alone on stage.

Mauricio Macri, who in the past was seen as Trump's best friend in the region, appeared to call out to Trump, who kept walking off the stage as the meeting of the world's top 20 economies came to a close.

It was a clear miscommunication during a photo opportunity between leaders, but the uncomfortable moment seemed to symbolize an evolving mood in Argentina that Trump is pulling away from the once-favored Argentine leader for a newer, perhaps more attractive one from Brazil.

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