It was sheared for wool and left over. The Argentine President Javier Milei once again caused enormous controversy in Argentine society. This time against the internationally known actress and singer Lali Espositobetter known as Lali.
The Stress The confrontation between the two has escalated in recent days and has sparked an intense debate in the public space of the nation of tango and barbecue, not only about the artist, but also against the vast Argentine cultural environment.
What is the background to this confrontation?
It all started when the far-right president and his supporters accused her of allegedly “living off the state” and gave her the nickname “Lali Depósito.”
The controversy intensified when Milei used several public appearances, social media posts and “likes” to attack Espósito, even accusing her of “stealing food from poor children” for participating in publicly funded festivals.
These attacks led to strong polarization on social networks, with some supporting Milei and others defending the artist.
Espósito, in turn, responded with an open letter to the president in which he expressed his desire for a respectful dialogue and offered to attend one of his concerts.
“Mister President. My name is Mariana Esposito. I was born in Parque Patricios in the south of the city of Buenos Aires. I am 32 years old and have been working for 22 years. I started working in television at the age of 10. During these years I had the pleasure of taking part in series and shows with enormous success. These experiences allowed me to learn, grow in the industry, become professional, and earn money to help my family. I was able to buy the house for my parents, Mr. President!! You don't know what a great feeling. In addition, through working on these series, commercials and films, I was even able to buy my own house, something that is not only a long way off but, unfortunately, impossible for many of the young people in our country. That's why I emphasize: Do you know what a great pride this is? It is a privilege to have grown and progressed doing what I love. I have worked tirelessly and honestly to achieve this. I have been dedicating myself to music for a little over 10 years. I began to independently invest what I earned on television in my music project and the people I accompanied it and let it grow non-stop until I was able to build my first complete football stadium of the year, privately produced and with my mother and my family as part of my work team, a great emotion. I have made 5 albums that people have received with love and respect and that have taken me on wonderful national and international tours in many countries around the world over the years. . I was able to develop not only as an artist, but also as a producer of novels and give work to many people. I understand that you can imagine the pride that means. I don't want to bore him. What I wanted to tell you is that I don't know anything other than to work and that's how I always earn my money. Participate in several community shows with ALL governments, like most of the wonderful artists that come together in our country. Culture not only creates a lot of work, it builds and tells the identity of a people and, above all, creates joy and emotions. I respect, even if I don't agree, that your plan turns its back on you or doesn't prioritize culture, but I believe that demonizing an industry and the people who make it up is not the way to go, I have that Feeling that the power asymmetry exists between them and those he attacks for dissent and false information, they return to his unfair and violent discourse. President, you are the captain of a ship on which we all travel, those who voted for you and those who did not, and that is why I wish that the path you have chosen leads EVERYONE to a better place. Democratically I accept the path I have chosen. The majority has decided and out of respect I would like to have the freedom to think differently. I don't believe in the path of lack of respect and senseless disqualification. I wish us all the best. Always. I send you a respectful greeting. Mariana Lali Esposito. P/S I saw on your networks that you question my professionalism and ability on stage. WITHOUT IRONY and full of enthusiasm, I invite you to any of my concerts, whenever you like. It would be my pleasure to have you in public and you would have a great time. I assure you,” Lali published in X.
However, Milei did not apologize for her attacks or explain why she focused her attention on the singer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFsUMozZn6k President Milei vs. Lali controversy. Source: El Trece
This confrontation has highlighted the role of social networks in the political agenda of Milei, who, according to various local sources, spends an average of two hours a day on X (formerly Twitter), sharing news ranging from changes in his cabinet to attacks on his own Opponent.
Reactions
The situation has caused enormous concern in the southern country's cultural and political circles. They see these attacks as a strategy to distract from the country's economic and social problems.
On the other hand, the artist with a long career Nacha Guevara On his Instagram account, he expressed his solidarity with Lali and warned of the dangers that such behavior from a president poses to a country's cultural representatives.
“Mr President, verbal violence is the first step of the violence that can follow. I've experienced it and I know how it ends. You are the citizen with the most power at this moment, don't waste your time devaluing everything it is.” “Doesn't look like you. And don't insult us. Mr. President, do not insult us. Politicians leave, artists stay. My 83 years have taught me this,” published Guevara, who during the dictatorship of the Argentine military The junta was forced to leave Argentine territory with death threats.