Alejandro Fantino criticized the mayor of Quilmes, Mayra Mendoza, after the municipality organized a “cumbia villera” event funded with public resources. During his program on the streaming channel Neura, the journalist played part of the speech that the Kirchnerist leader delivered to the neighbors and questioned both the organization of the celebration and the concepts used to justify it.
In her intervention, the Peronist official defended the initiative and stated that access to recreation is also part of citizens' rights. Additionally, she acknowledged that the celebration had represented “a huge effort” for the municipal budget, although she considered it should be understood as an investment aimed at the families of Quilmes.
“We do everything with a lot of effort and from the heart. You know we work from the heart. We know there is still a lot to do, but every day we give our best so that Quilmes can grow and our people can live with dignity,” the mayor expressed from the stage.
Fantino particularly focused on the use of the word “dignity” and stated that this expression summarized, from his perspective, the way Kirchnerism understands the relationship between the State and citizens.
Alejandro Fantino's strong criticism of Mayra Mendoza
After listening to the fragment of the speech, the host questioned why the municipal government allocated taxpayer money to organize such an event. However, he pointed out that his main objection was not solely about the event, but also about the political message conveyed by Mendoza.
