the Explosions and provocations Which was distinguished Inauguration ceremony of national representatives The elections that took place on October 26 are an unfortunate example of this Very low level What politics have reached in Argentina.
Repeated scenes of heckling between legislators from different political forces, which included rowdy and vulgar shouts and gestures, as well as inappropriate comments about the physical attributes of three deputies by the person sometimes presiding over the session, show how one of the most important republican events suddenly turned into a shameful spectacle. But, without a doubt, The greatest embarrassment occurred at the time of taking the obligatory oath for many representatives.
Taking the oath of a people’s representative is not a simple procedure. It constitutes an expression of a general and solemn charter in which the legislator elected by the citizens pledges to respect the Constitution and laws of the Republic. Therefore, it is a moment in which there should be no sectarian signs or partisan slogans, let alone statements aimed at demonizing other countries or glorifying ideologies that contradict the spirit of our Constitution.
But there have been many elected representatives who, in solemnly assuming their responsibility as representatives of the people, have denaturalized these republican rituals by inappropriate gestures or by oaths that are inconsistent with respect for the institutions. Representatives of Leavelike Nicholas del CagnoThey chose to swear against US intervention in Venezuela and for “the children slaughtered in Gaza” or “for socialism.” Representatives of the Kirchnerism They also gave the note and swore “For the freedom of Christina (Kirchner)” “Thirty thousand disappeared,” while the Peronist MP Maria Elena Velasquez He chose to be sworn in by the former Minister of Commerce Guillermo MorenoJustice also convicted him.
Taking the oath of a people’s representative is not a simple procedure. It is a moment in which there should be no room for displaying sectarianism or sectarian slogans, let alone statements aimed at demonizing other countries.
All of Kirchner Juan Grabois like Martin Lustowfrom the cluster United ProvincesAfter taking the oath, they addressed the liberal leaders present, raising three fingers on their hands, indicating the percentage that the Secretary-General would have taken for the presidency, according to recordings of Diego Spagnuolo, from the committee, Karina Miley. deputy Freedom advances Lilia LemoineMeanwhile, he did not stop attacking opponents, and from one of the congressional funds, even the president Javier Miley He encouraged the chants of his followers to the rhythm of the chorus “The class is afraid”.
The embarrassment with the MP’s position continued Gerardo CipolliniWho presided over the ceremony as the most senior lawmaker in the House of Representatives. After being betrayed by a microphone that was left on, he was heard making inappropriate comments about several lawmakers, making statements such as: “How good!”.
They deserve nothing less than condemnation Slogans against the State of Israel Which other legislators have used, which They have turned a sacred act of institutions into a theater of hate.
In short, we witnessed an event in which the political leadership, far from honoring the institutions of the Republic, showed one of its worst faces.