The old president Iván Duque rejected the use of his wife Maria Juliana Restrepo’s photo by President Gustavo Petro. She published information about her trips while she was First Lady on her social networking account, X.
“Depending on the political tone of the government, the prosecutor is silenced or attacked.” President Petro said in his statement after the Attorney General’s Office requested that the current First Lady Verónica Alcocer’s travels be terminated on the grounds that she is not a public official:
(Also: Petro responds to Netanyahu’s letter: Prepares to establish peace commission)
It was precisely this message that brought out the anger and rejection of former President Iván Duque, who said that the head of state had never made a personal statement against his relatives.
(Read: ”Antonio García’ can say whatever he wants, that’s what was decided at the table’: Velandia)
“I have always rejected the baseness, cowardice and stinginess of those who engage in politics out of hatred.”Duque X wrote on his account.
“The use of my wife’s photo by the head of government on his social media account is a direct threat that shows the vileness of someone who wants to establish an oppressive regime,” he added.
(Other recommended news: What will happen with President Petro’s case against Andrés Pastrana after he refuses to compromise?)
Duque also explained: “The figure of the ambassador who is on a special mission to attend the international invitations of the Emir Ladies has been used in accordance with the law in many governments.”
And he concluded his words by saying that he is always open to discussing ideas and putting them forward in democracy, as we did in 2018 by defeating populism. “Attacking family members and exposing their image is typical behavior of the worst kind.”
MATEO GARCIA
POLITICAL DESIGN
Source: Exame
