Representative Gerardo Cipollini’s unusual comment on Cecilia Moro during the swearing-in of new representatives

the Taking the constitutional oath of the 127 new representatives Today, a protocol was held in the House of Representatives marking the official start of the legislative period and was chaired by it Gerardo Cipollini, 82-year-old radical MP The longest-serving legislator, who took the oath of office before all elected legislators. The ceremony was attended by representatives of various political blocs, in addition to… President Javier MileyAnd his close team and senior officials, whose presence reflected the importance of the ceremony and the political context in which the new chamber assumes its duties.

The event itself was marred by sexual comments captured live on an open mic attributed to Cipollini. Phrases like “Who is Rosario Goitia? How good!“and”How good is Berocca!“It caused an immediate scandal in the chamber, brought in angry lawmakers and sparked disavowals on the networks.

Cecilia Moro, First Vice President of the Chamber of the Forza Patria bloc, publicly condemned the explosions and said: “I believe that women are so much more than just a good body.We are the head, the heart, the idea, the courage and the perseverance,” she said, stressing the importance of gender equality in politics.

Cipollini attributed this to technological errors and denied being the author of the comments: “Technology has advanced to unrecognizable limits… Maybe someone will come out and say things they didn’t say.. I will not apologize for anything I did not say.” His explanation failed to prevent the spread of comments or a wave of criticism on social networks and the media.

Immediately upon completion of taking the oath. He returned to his seat and left the place to Martin MenemWho was re-elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives by a large majority. The session continued with the election of the authorities who will accompany the presidency, including the First Vice-President, a position held by Cecilia Moro.

The political tensions experienced by the new House of Representatives also appeared during the day.

Another milestone in the swearing-in of the new national representatives

The swearing-in of the new national representatives became one of the most tense moments in the House of Representatives today: Nicolas del Caño and Romina del BlaFrom the Left Front, he led a strong confrontation with other legislators and sparked a scandal that was quickly repeated on social networks.

There, Del Caño began his speech by criticizing the government and international slogans: “Trump is out of Venezuela and Latin America!“, accusing the executive authority of being “oppressive” and demanding the freedom of Palestine. His words were met with shouts of booing from various seats, and a tense verbal confrontation with the authority. Representative Lilia Lemoine.

Minutes later, Romina del Pla took the oath, and also expressed a political and social message, defending labor rights, public education, women’s rights, diversity and sovereignty of Palestine: “For the rights of workers; against labor reform; for pensioners, against the oppression of those who struggle; for public, free, scientific and secular education; for women’s rights and diversity; for the right of the Palestinian people to exist from the river to the sea; for socialism in Argentina and Vietnam.” The world yes I swear!

then, Miriam Bregman completed the Left Sections series And in an equally powerful speech: “To those who do not remain silent despite the booing and repression; to the missing thirty thousand detainees; to the struggle against imperialism, get the Yankees out of Venezuela and Latin America!; to women’s rights and sexual dissidence; to socialism; against genocide in Palestine, yes, I swear!” Furthermore, he directly criticized Lilia Lemoine, who continued to interrupt: “Let this lady keep her mouth shut because she has made us so tired“, he pointed out.

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